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Voltorb
Pokemon Team Rocket - 1st Edition  ·  2000  ·  #69
8.5 Crown Grade
Near Mint+
Cert # 000024812
Subgrades
9.5 Centering
8 Corners
8 Edges
9 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 70/30 or better on the back.
CornersClean corners with minor visible wear & softening. Tiny nicks are visible upon close inspection and more noticeable under magnification.
EdgesEdges have very minimal nicks, fraying, & chipping. Not noticeable upon quick inspection, but after thorough evaluation it is slightly visible.
SurfaceNear-perfect surface with only the tiniest imperfections visible under close inspection. Surface appears clean and free of noticeable marks.
Card Notes
Team Rocket stands as one of the most celebrated expansions in Pokémon's trading card history. Released in 2000, it introduced the first villainous theme to the game, featuring dark Pokémon and corrupted trainers that challenged the heroic narrative of earlier sets. First Edition versions are particularly prized by collectors for their rarity and historical significance, representing a pivotal moment when the hobby was reaching peak popularity. Voltorb, the mischievous electric sphere, appears here as a Team Rocket variant—a perfect embodiment of the set's edgier aesthetic. Collectors are drawn to this card for its distinctive artwork and the nostalgic appeal of Team Rocket's darker take on familiar Pokémon. Early set Voltorbs remain sought-after examples of this generation's unique creative direction.
Market Value
$14.33 Grade 8-8.5 value
Source: PriceCharting · Updated Nov 05, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$2.33
Grade 8-8.5
$14.33
Value by Grade · PriceCharting
Price History — This Grade
Price data from PriceCharting
Population Insights
8 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
7 Lower Grade
Grade Count
8.5 THIS SLAB 1
8 6
7.5 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9.5 / 8 / 8 / 9
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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