Grading verdict · PSAxyp-XY121 · Nov 8
Grade it
Grading pays even if it misses a 10: the PSA 9 price alone beats selling raw.
0% if a miss grades PSA 9, 0.7% if it grades PSA 8.
At 30%: +$1,652 per card versus selling raw.
Charizard EX - XY121
No. XY121PromoHolofoil · English
Catalog reference · USD $209.41 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 8, 12:08 PM UTC
Reference condition: Near mintYour copy’s condition may differ.
What each grade is worth to you
Net of grading and selling costs, compared with selling the raw card today. Grading fee by result: PSA 10 $599.00 (Walk-Through), PSA 9 $59.99, PSA 8 $59.99, plus $10.00 shipping. Change your costs
PSA 10$6,601
+$4,935
PSA 9$630
+$295
PSA 8$250
−$35
A PSA 9 or better beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Pay up to $1,834
Grading breaks even at that price with your 30% PSA 10 chance. Raw sells for $209.
Fee headroom
$1,884 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
Sales behind these numbers
Completed eBay sales of this exact printing, aggregated by PokemonPriceTracker, updated Nov 8. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $6,601 longer-run | 38 | Oct 28 |
| PSA 9 | $630 longer-run | 133 | Nov 4 |
| PSA 8 | $250 longer-run | 194 | Nov 6 |
| CGC 10 | — too few | 1 | Jan 25 |
| Raw | $209.41 | — | Nov 8 |
Every other grade on record (29)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 8.5 | — too few | 2 | Oct 28 |
| PSA 7 | $215 | 168 | Nov 5 |
| PSA 6 | $158 | 88 | Nov 3 |
| PSA 5 | $110 longer-run | 48 | Nov 5 |
| PSA 4 | $77.00 longer-run | 21 | Nov 4 |
| PSA 3 | $99.99 longer-run | 7 | Oct 18 |
| PSA 2.5 | — too few | 1 | Jun 28 |
| PSA 2 | $90.00 longer-run | 7 | Nov 2 |
| PSA 1.5 | — too few | 2 | Jul 29 |
| PSA 1 | $135 longer-run | 56 | Nov 4 |
| BGS 9.5 | — too few | 1 | Oct 19 |
| BGS 9 | — too few | 9 | Aug 20 |
| BGS 8.5 | — too few | 9 | Sep 7 |
| BGS 8 | — too few | 4 | Feb 15 |
| BGS 7.5 | — too few | 4 | Feb 28 |
| BGS 7 | — too few | 1 | Nov 13 |
| BGS 6 | — too few | 1 | May 8 |
| CGC 9.5 | — too few | 3 | Jun 10 |
| CGC 9 | $450 longer-run | 9 | Oct 24 |
| CGC 8.5 | $250 longer-run | 26 | Oct 19 |
| CGC 8 | $183 longer-run | 18 | Oct 28 |
| CGC 7.5 | $126 longer-run | 18 | Oct 14 |
| CGC 7 | $153 longer-run | 6 | Oct 30 |
| CGC 6.5 | — too few | 3 | Jul 13 |
| CGC 6 | $115 longer-run | 6 | Oct 27 |
| CGC 5.5 | $84.00 longer-run | 5 | Oct 21 |
| CGC 5 | — too few | 1 | Aug 17 |
| CGC 4.5 | — too few | 1 | Jun 1 |
| CGC 3 | — too few | 4 | Apr 12 |
- PSA 10: no sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $6,601 from 38 sales, last on Oct 28.
- PSA 9: only 2 sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $630 from 133 sales, last on Nov 4.
- A PSA 10 here is worth about $6,601, above the limit of PSA Standard. PSA would move it up to Walk-Through at $599.00. The verdict includes this.
- Promos come in stamped and plain versions. Check that the sales below match your exact copy.
In the last 7 days, 2 PSA 9s and 2 PSA 8s sold. PSA 10 last sold on Oct 28.
PSA 10s are 22% of this card’s PSA 9 and 10 sales. Owners sell their best copies, so this is not your chance of a 10.
Raw price
Recorded observations through Nov 9, 12:00 AM UTC. Grading takes months, and the raw price can move while you wait.
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Already have a PSA 9?
Crack it and send the raw card again, or sell the 9 as it is. A miss pays a second grading fee and usually comes back a 9 again.
%
Cracking pays if that chance is at least 2.5%. At 15%: +$584 versus selling the 9 for a net $546.
A card that graded 9 once is less likely to get a 10 than a fresh copy, so set this lower than you would for one. Cracking a slab can also damage the card.
Before you set your odds: what a PSA 10 needs
- CenteringAbout 55/45 to 60/40 or better on the front, 75/25 on the back.
- CornersFour sharp corners with no rounding or fraying.
- EdgesNo whitening or chipping, especially on the back.
- SurfaceNo scratches, print lines, dents or holo wear under a light.
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How much is Charizard EX - XY121 (XY Black Star Promos #XY121) worth?
As of Nov 8, 12:08 PM UTC, Charizard EX - XY121 (XY Black Star Promos #XY121) has a market reference price of $209.41.
Is Charizard EX - XY121 going up in value?
Over the past 7 days, the reference price for Charizard EX - XY121 (XY Black Star Promos #XY121) has risen 1.1%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Charizard EX - XY121 prices and sales?
CardIntel tracks Charizard EX - XY121 (XY Black Star Promos #XY121) across TCGplayer market data, Cardmarket EUR averages, graded eBay sold comps and daily price history. Use the price chart and cross-platform pricing table above to compare current values.
Related notes
Pokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Released
The latest Scarlet & Violet expansion 'Surging Sparks' officially launched worldwide. Early chase cards include Pikachu ex SAR and several new Illustration Rares. First-week prices are inflated — expect correction in 2-4 weeks.
Feb 15, 12:00 AM UTC · Official Pokémon Company
PSA Announces New Modern Card Tier Pricing
PSA raised their base-level grading fee from $30 to $35 for standard cards. Express and Super Express tiers unchanged. This may reduce casual submissions and tighten PSA 10 supply for modern cards.
Feb 10, 12:00 AM UTC · PSA Official
January Market Overview: Post-Holiday Correction
As expected, the market saw a 5-10% correction across most categories following the December holiday buying surge. Vintage cards held better than modern, with Base Set holos showing minimal decline.
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