modern-to-grade · holo
Magikarp & Wailord-GX
SM Black Star Promos · #SM166 · English · released 2017
Raw market price
$135
30 days
▲ 6.8%
90 days
▲ 45.2%
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price | PSA population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $2,082 | 6 |
| PSA 8 | $269 | 5 |
PSA population recorded 2026-07-20 · total graded 25
Why this card matters
pop
25 total PSA pop is genuinely thin; only 6 PSA 9s vs unknown 10 pop creates real grade-cliff pressure. No booster reprint path on promo. Fragile upside if pop grows.
demand
Dual-Pokémon GX novelty + fan-favourite Magikarp/Wailord pairing drives niche pull. Not evergreen meta staples; collector nostalgia is real but audience ceiling is moderate.
artist
Full-art ocean panorama with dynamic scale contrast is visually striking. Holo finish enhances the aquatic palette. Promo border limits grading ceiling vs. set full-arts.
catalyst
30d momentum at +6.8% is positive but mild on a tiny PSA 9 comp set (1 recent sale at $2082). Single data-point price is fragile; insufficient volume to confirm sustained breakout.
Graded comps on record
$2,082
PSA 9
$325
BGS 8.5
$315
CGC 9
$280
BGS 8
$269
PSA 8
$200
PSA 1
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Market data recorded 2026-07-15 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.