Grading verdict · PSAnp-012 · Nov 9
Grade it
Grading pays even if it misses a 10: the PSA 9 price alone beats selling raw.
At 30%: +$1,455 per card versus selling raw.
Pikachu - 012 (EX Series Collector's Tin)
No. 012PromoHolofoil · EnglishIllus. Kouki Saitou
Catalog reference · USD $168.72 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 9, 12:11 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$5,475
+$3,994
PSA 9$700
+$391
PSA 8$510
+$226
A PSA 8 or better beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Pay up to $1,601
Grading breaks even at that price with your 30% PSA 10 chance. Raw sells for $169.
Fee headroom
$1,686 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 9. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $5,475 longer-run | 88 | Nov 5 |
| PSA 9 | $700 longer-run | 168 | Nov 2 |
| PSA 8 | $510 | 144 | Nov 5 |
| CGC 10 | $1,075 looks off | 27 | Nov 4 |
| SGC 10 | — too few | 1 | Jun 28 |
| Raw | $168.72 | — | Nov 9 |
Every other grade on record (26)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 8.5 | — too few | 4 | Oct 28 |
| PSA 7 | $239 longer-run | 81 | Oct 29 |
| PSA 6 | $189 longer-run | 49 | Nov 3 |
| PSA 5 | $166 longer-run | 15 | Nov 4 |
| PSA 4 | — too few | 11 | Sep 29 |
| PSA 3 | $82.00 longer-run | 10 | Oct 20 |
| PSA 2 | — too few | 2 | Nov 3 |
| PSA 1 | — too few | 13 | Sep 25 |
| BGS 9.5 | — too few | 5 | Aug 23 |
| BGS 9 | $360 longer-run | 13 | Oct 20 |
| BGS 8.5 | $233 longer-run | 9 | Oct 12 |
| BGS 8 | — too few | 3 | Oct 4 |
| BGS 7.5 | — too few | 2 | Sep 13 |
| CGC 9.5 | — too few | 9 | Oct 8 |
| CGC 9 | $399 longer-run | 41 | Nov 6 |
| CGC 8.5 | $303 longer-run | 14 | Oct 31 |
| CGC 8 | $161 longer-run | 10 | Oct 14 |
| CGC 7.5 | — too few | 3 | Oct 27 |
| CGC 6.5 | — too few | 1 | Apr 1 |
| CGC 6 | — too few | 1 | Jun 11 |
| CGC 5.5 | — too few | 3 | Mar 16 |
| CGC 4.5 | — too few | 1 | Oct 1 |
| CGC 4 | — too few | 4 | Oct 28 |
| SGC 9 | — too few | 1 | Mar 22 |
| SGC 8 | — too few | 1 | Jul 28 |
| SGC 4 | — too few | 1 | May 20 |
- PSA 10: only 2 sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $5,475 from 88 sales, last on Nov 5.
- PSA 9: only 2 sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $700 from 168 sales, last on Nov 2.
- A PSA 10 here is worth about $5,475, 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 10s, 2 PSA 9s and 3 PSA 8s sold.
PSA 10s are 34% 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.
1M · USD · price observations, not individual transactions
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Which grader’s 10 sells best
PSA 10s sell highest for this card. PSA has the most sales, 88. The verdict uses PSA. A price far out of line with PSA is held back until it is checked.
PSA 10$5,47588 sales
CGC 10checking27 sales
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 2.6%. At 15%: +$449 versus selling the 9 for a net $607.
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 Pikachu - 012 (EX Series Collector's Tin) (Nintendo Black Star Promos #012) worth?
As of Nov 9, 12:11 PM UTC, Pikachu - 012 (EX Series Collector's Tin) (Nintendo Black Star Promos #012) has a market reference price of $168.72.
Is Pikachu - 012 (EX Series Collector's Tin) going up in value?
Over the past 7 days, the reference price for Pikachu - 012 (EX Series Collector's Tin) (Nintendo Black Star Promos #012) has risen 0.7%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Pikachu - 012 (EX Series Collector's Tin) prices and sales?
CardIntel tracks Pikachu - 012 (EX Series Collector's Tin) (Nintendo Black Star Promos #012) 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
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PSA Announces New Modern Card Tier Pricing
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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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