Volcarona

Volcarona

Selected Masterpiece • 18/98
Market Price $2.03
Ancient Origins XY 2015
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Volcarona in a vibrant, swirling scene, surrounded by a warm glow that hints at its fiery nature. Its delicate wings, adorned with striking patterns, seem to flutter gently as it navigates through a world filled with soft hues of orange and yellow. The atmosphere conveys a sense of tranquility, as if Volcarona is gracefully soaring through a sunset sky, embodying both beauty and strength. This moment captures the essence of a Pokémon that thrives in the warmth of its environment.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Fire
Era
XY
Release
12/08/2015

Burning Scales

20+

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 more damage for each heads.

Wind Wheel

80

Your opponent switches his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost