---
title: "Torchic ☆ 108/109 (EX Team Rocket Returns) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-star-108-109/
category: Pokémon
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Torchic ☆ 108/109 (EX Team Rocket Returns): price, verified sales and population

> Torchic ☆ 108/109 is the English Gold Star Torchic from EX Team Rocket Returns. Collectors search it because it is a starter Pokémon Gold Star with unusually strong condition sensitivity in the PSA market.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 20 verified sales of the Torchic ☆ 108/109 (EX Team Rocket Returns) as of September 27, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $123,200 for a Gold Star holo PSA 9 on September 24, 2026 at eBay.
- The highest verified sale on record is $2,700,000 for a Gold Star holo PSA 10 on September 9, 2026 at Alt.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Gold Star holo | PSA 10 | — | 1 | $2,700,000 (2026-09-09) | $2,700,000 (2026-09-09) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 9 | — | 3 | $123,200 (2026-09-24) | $156,336 (2026-09-10) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 8 | — | 1 | $45,100 (2026-09-24) | $45,100 (2026-09-24) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 7 | — | 1 | $35,000 (2026-09-16) | $35,000 (2026-09-16) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 6 | — | 1 | $19,100 (2026-09-22) | $19,100 (2026-09-22) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 5 | — | 0 | $3,550 (2025-08-07) | $3,550 (2025-08-07) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $705.26 (2024-09-15) | $705.26 (2024-09-15) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 2 | — | 1 | $4,200 (2026-07-14) | $4,200 (2026-07-14) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA Auth | — | 0 | $5,100 (2025-09-08) | $5,100 (2025-09-08) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | Gold Star holo | PSA 8 | $45,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/41214999/psa) |
| 2026-09-24 | Gold Star holo | PSA 9 | $123,200 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/20341590/psa) |
| 2026-09-22 | Gold Star holo | PSA 6 | $19,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/95836824/psa) |
| 2026-09-16 | Gold Star holo | PSA 7 | $35,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/116334562/psa) |
| 2026-09-10 | Gold Star holo | PSA 9 | $156,336 | included | Alt | [link](https://chasesociety.com/news/hottest-sales-of-the-week-a-torchic-moved-the-gold-star-market) |
| 2026-09-09 | Gold Star holo | PSA 10 | $2,700,000 | included | Alt | [link](https://www.luckyeggreport.com/report/sep-7-sep-13-2026) |
| 2026-07-14 | Gold Star holo | PSA 2 | $4,200 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/127690896/psa) |
| 2026-06-29 | Gold Star holo | PSA 9 | $22,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/20341590/psa) |
| 2026-05-25 | Gold Star holo | PSA 8 | $7,900 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2004-nintendo-pokemon-ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-holo-gold-star-108/756826) |
| 2025-10-14 | Gold Star holo | PSA 9 | $13,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2004-nintendo-pokemon-ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-holo-gold-star-108/756826) |
| 2025-09-30 | Gold Star holo | PSA 8 | $5,433 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2004-nintendo-pokemon-ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-holo-gold-star-108/756826) |
| 2025-09-24 | Gold Star holo | PSA 9 | $15,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2004-nintendo-pokemon-ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-holo-gold-star-108/756826) |
| 2025-09-16 | Gold Star holo | PSA 8 | $6,800 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2004-nintendo-pokemon-ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-holo-gold-star-108/756826) |
| 2025-09-08 | Gold Star holo | PSA Auth | $5,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2004-nintendo-pokemon-ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-holo-gold-star-108/756826) |
| 2025-09-07 | Gold Star holo | PSA 8 | $7,675 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2004-nintendo-pokemon-ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-holo-gold-star-108/756826) |
| 2025-08-26 | Gold Star holo | PSA 7 | $5,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2004-nintendo-pokemon-ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-holo-gold-star-108/756826) |
| 2025-08-07 | Gold Star holo | PSA 5 | $3,550 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2004-nintendo-pokemon-ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-holo-gold-star-108/756826) |
| 2025-08-04 | Gold Star holo | PSA 9 | $12,877 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2004-nintendo-pokemon-ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-holo-gold-star-108/756826) |
| 2025-01-19 | Gold Star holo | PSA 6 | $1,510 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2004-nintendo-pokemon-ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-holo-gold-star-108/756826) |
| 2024-09-15 | Gold Star holo | PSA 4 | $705.26 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2004-nintendo-pokemon-ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-holo-gold-star-108/756826) |

## How to identify each version

- **Gold Star holo**: English EX Team Rocket Returns Torchic ☆ 108/109 with the gold star beside the name; PSA labels commonly call it Torchic-Holo.

**Identity note:** Seed identity retained. Official checklist identifies Torchic ☆ as card 108/109; PSA labels the subject as Torchic-Holo.

## Why this card matters

The official EX Team Rocket Returns checklist lists Torchic ☆ as card 108/109, one of the set's Gold Star cards. PSA's set article also highlights Mudkip, Torchic, and Treecko as the Gold Star trio from this release and attributes Torchic's high-grade importance partly to condition scarcity and demand. This is not a generic Torchic card; the Gold Star symbol, set, language, and card number define the object before any price comparison.

## Identifying the exact version

Confirm English EX Team Rocket Returns, card number 108/109, the Torchic ☆ name, and the Gold Star symbol. PSA labels commonly use 2004 Pokémon EX Team Rocket Returns #108 Torchic-Holo. Do not merge it with regular Torchic cards, Japanese versions, Treecko ☆, Mudkip ☆, raw copies, or another grader unless the sales table says so. The seed variant list is correct as a single English Gold Star holo variant.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The reviewed PSA records show sharp grade separation and some unusually large 2026 reported sales. A PSA 9 eBay auction at $123,200 on 2026-09-24 and a PSA 8 eBay auction at $45,100 on the same date should be recorded, but treated carefully because one sale can dominate a thin market. PSA 7, PSA 6, and PSA 5 entries are separate comp groups. For valuation, prioritize exact sold records and note outliers rather than smoothing them away.

## Authenticity checks

Compare against the official checklist and known card layout for EX Team Rocket Returns: name, 108/109 number, Gold Star mark, set symbol, artwork, and attack text. Inspect holo surface, print quality, edges, corners, and back color. For slabs, match the certification record and holder images where available, but remember copied cert numbers exist. Do not rely on destructive tests or cleaning; unresolved high-value examples should be reviewed by a qualified specialist.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Torchic ☆ can be priced from any Torchic card. **What the evidence says:** The Gold Star, set, number, language, grade, and grader define the comp set; ch02 and ch03 reject broad name-only comps.
- **Myth:** The latest high sale proves every PSA 9 is worth the same amount. **What the evidence says:** A single sale is evidence, not a universal price; ch03 calls for multiple exact comps and an exclusion log for outliers.
- **Myth:** PSA population is the print run. **What the evidence says:** Population is a count of PSA-graded copies only, not copies printed or surviving; ch02 makes this distinction explicit.
- **Myth:** Gold Star means condition no longer matters. **What the evidence says:** Condition and grade drive major price differences, and ch04 requires inspection beyond the label.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 9 Torchic Gold Star worth?

A reviewed PSA sale-history page reported a PSA 9 eBay auction at $123,200 on 2026-09-24 and a PSA 9 eBay best offer at $22,000 on 2026-06-29.

### What set is Torchic Gold Star from?

Torchic ☆ 108/109 is from English EX Team Rocket Returns.

### Is Torchic ☆ one of the EX Team Rocket Returns Gold Stars?

Yes; PSA's set article describes Mudkip #107, Torchic #108, and Treecko #109 as the three Gold Star cards in the set.

### How many PSA 10 Torchic Gold Star copies exist?

A dated population figure was not established from the reviewed sources, so population is left blank even though undated PSA pages displayed counts.

### Are the 2026 PSA 9 and PSA 8 sales outliers?

They may be outliers, but they are recorded as reported sales because the PSA pages show price and date; valuation should not depend on them alone.

### Does the source state buyer's premium for auction records?

No; the PSA sale-history pages reviewed did not state buyer's-premium treatment.

## Sources

1. [Complete Pokémon TCG: EX Team Rocket Returns Card List](https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/tcg/checklists/teamrocket_checklist.pdf) (Pokémon)
2. [PSA Set Registry: 2004 Pokémon EX Team Rocket Returns - The Quest for Pokémon Gold Begins](https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/10153/psa-set-registry-2004-poke-mon-ex-team-rocket-returns-quest-gold-begins) (PSA)
3. [PSA Cert Verification 20341590](https://www.psacard.com/cert/20341590/psa) (PSA)
4. [PSA Cert Verification 41214999](https://www.psacard.com/cert/41214999/psa) (PSA)
5. [PSA Cert Verification 116334562](https://www.psacard.com/cert/116334562/psa) (PSA)
6. [PSA Cert Verification 95836824](https://www.psacard.com/cert/95836824/psa) (PSA)
7. [PSA Cert Verification 95318575](https://www.psacard.com/cert/95318575/psa) (PSA)
8. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Torchic ☆ 108/109 (EX Team Rocket Returns). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-star-108-109/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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