Darmanitan #18

Darmanitan #18 collector guide

About Darmanitan #18

Darmanitan is card #18 from Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame, a Japanese-language release, released on July 28, 2023. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet era (2023 onwards). Ungraded, it ranks 73rd of the 143 Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame cards we track. The top card is Charizard ex #134 at €144.48.

Character and collecting appeal

Darmanitan can be approached as a character collectible and as an entry in its named release. For set builders, the exact card number matters; for character collectors, it helps distinguish this version from other appearances of the same Pokémon.

Version and identification

Look for the printed number #18 and the Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame set symbol to confirm you have this exact card, and check the text is Japanese.

Price history

Today an ungraded Darmanitan #18 sells for about €1.59. We have monthly prices for this card going back to August 2023. Over the last 12 months ungraded copies are up 11%, and flat in the last month. It is trading at or near its highest recorded value.

Investment potential

In its favour: steady demand, with ungraded prices up 11% in a year. Against it: large modern print runs, which tend to cap prices unless a card becomes iconic. Past prices do not guarantee future ones. This is not financial advice.

Before you buy

Expect to pay around €1.59 for a clean ungraded copy; played copies sell for less. Modern cards often leave the pack with print lines or surface scratches, so check the surface under a light (spotting surface scratches). Ask for clear photographs of both sides, verify the exact release and variant, and check for damage that may not appear in the listing title.