Volcarona GX 252/236 · Cosmic Eclipse

Cosmic Eclipse

Volcarona GX

252/236 210 HP · Fire · Secret Rare

English card price

11.42 € 30-day average · general reference

We do not have the Near Mint average for the English print yet. Meanwhile this is the Cardmarket 30-day average, which mixes every language and condition (updated 02/11/2026).

Number252/236
RaritySecret Rare
CategoryPokemon
StageStage1
Evolves fromLarvesta
TypeFire
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat cost3
Legality Standard: No · Expanded: Yes
FinishesNormal
IllustratorPLANETA Tsuji

What to know about this card

  • It is numbered 252/236: above the official checklist of 236 cards, which makes it a secret rare, usually one of the most wanted cards in the set. How to spot secret rares.
  • Rarity: Secret Rare. The symbol in the bottom corner confirms it at a glance, as explained in Pokémon card rarities explained.
  • Artwork by PLANETA Tsuji. Some collectors chase every card by the same artist: how to start (in Spanish).

Abilities

Flaming Shot Ability

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a Fire Energy card from your hand. If you do, put 2 damage counters on 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon.

Attacks

FireFireColorless

Backfire

160

Put 2 Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.

Fire

Massive Heat Wave GX

Discard an Energy from each of your opponent’s Pokémon. (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)