modern-to-grade · holo
Blastoise-EX
XY Black Star Promos · #XY122 · English · released 2013
Raw market price
$286
7 days
▲ 2.3%
30 days
▲ 14.9%
90 days
▲ 31.8%
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price | PSA population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $11,892 | 95 |
| PSA 9 | $1,206 | 703 |
| PSA 8 | $449 | 1,575 |
PSA population recorded 2026-07-20 · total graded 6,581
Why this card matters
pop
6,500 total PSA pop is hefty; PSA 10s at 95 keep gem supply tight. Promo format removes reprint risk, but raw pool is large enough to dilute upward pressure.
demand
Blastoise is a perennial top-3 Gen 1 starter with deep nostalgic pull. EX-era holo format has strong cohort collectors, but it's not Charizard — ceiling is real.
artist
Dynamic EX holo treatment is visually strong, but XY Black Star Promos use standardized stamp art rather than a sought-after bespoke illustration. Finish appeal is solid, not elite.
catalyst
14.9% 30d momentum is encouraging but rests on a thin recent comp set — PSA 10 at $11,892 is one data point. Fragile until volume confirms the move. Watch for sustained bids.
Graded comps on record
$11,892
PSA 10
$1,206
PSA 9
$607
ACE 9
$449
PSA 8
$360
TAG 8
$357
CGC 9
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Market data recorded 2026-07-10 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.