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Volbeat

Emerald 42/106 • uncommon

Set: Emerald
Number: 42/106
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2005
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $2.17
Artist: Kouki Saitou

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Market

What it's worth

$2.17market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$1.86 – $2.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon grass-type card is a notable representative of the Emerald set. Its inclusion in this series marks it as a piece of interest for those tracking the evolution of trading card game rosters over the years.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyConfuse Ray

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

Cost: grass energy colorless energyDouble-edge30

Volbeat does 10 damage to itself.

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Volbeat made its debut in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the EX Emerald expansion, which was released in North America in May 2005. The set was inspired by the expansive Battle Frontier featured in the Generation III video games, emphasizing the high-stakes competitive environment of the Hoenn region. This specific card represents a mid-series addition that brought the Firefly Pokémon into the TCG landscape during a period of transition for the game's mechanics.

The card features artwork by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran of the franchise whose style is known for bringing a naturalistic, kinetic energy to Pokémon illustrations. Arita captured Volbeat in a dynamic, hovering pose, utilizing a color palette that emphasizes its grass-type classification while highlighting its bioluminescent features. As an uncommon card, it was designed to be accessible to players building theme-based decks, fitting into the era's focus on structured evolutionary lines and tactical type advantages.

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About

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