Volcarona Collector’s Guide: Crown Zenith #25

Character Intro

Volcarona is a Rare Fire-type from the Crown Zenith set, numbered 25. As a Stage 1 Pokémon that evolves from Larvesta, it brings solid offense with 130 HP and the headline attack Volcanic Heat. Paired with Will-O-Wisp for steady damage, it’s a vibrant pickup for collectors who appreciate striking artwork and fiery gameplay themes.

Quick Facts

• HP: 130
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Larvesta)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Will-O-Wisp (40 damage, Fire energy)
• Volcanic Heat (120 damage, Fire + Colorless; prevents attacking next turn)
• Flavor Text: “Volcarona scatters burning scales. Some say it does this to start fires. Others say it’s trying to rescue those that suffer in the cold.”
• Illustrator: Yuya Oka
• Set: Crown Zenith (swsh12pt5)
• Card Number: 25
• Rarity: Rare
• Regulation Mark: F
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Crown Zenith set as card number 25. It is a Rare Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon evolving from Larvesta, and Yuya Oka’s artwork emphasizes Volcarona’s fiery theme with vivid detail.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. It can be identified by its set code swsh12pt5, regulation mark F, and Rare rarity. The card’s market reference query is “Volcarona Crown Zenith 25.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks offer a balance of moderate and high damage, with Volcanic Heat’s drawback of skipping the next attack turn requiring strategic play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated front by Yuya Oka. Proper storage will maintain its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crown Zenith: This set includes the Volcarona card as a rare Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with a unique regulation mark F. The set focuses on detailed artwork and strategic gameplay elements, with Volcarona’s attacks reflecting its fiery nature and tactical considerations.