Grading verdict · PSAsmp-SM248 · Nov 8
Grade clean copies
Grading beats selling raw if your copy has at least a 38% chance of a PSA 10.
37% if a miss grades PSA 9, 46% if it grades PSA 8.
At 30%: −$12 per card versus selling raw.
Pikachu & Zekrom GX - SM248
No. SM248PromoHolofoil · EnglishIllus. 5ban Graphics
Catalog reference · USD $35.63 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 8, 12:07 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 $59.99, PSA 9 $59.99, PSA 8 $59.99, plus $10.00 shipping. Change your costs
PSA 10$218
+$88
PSA 9$58.00
−$51
PSA 8$29.00
−$76
Only a PSA 10 beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Pay up to $18.79
Grading breaks even at that price with your 30% PSA 10 chance. Raw sells for $35.63.
Fee headroom
$58 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
PSA 10 price that flips it
Above $263
PSA 10s would need to rise 21% from $218 for grading to pay at your 30% odds.
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 | $218 | 503 | Nov 5 |
| PSA 9 | $58.00 | 256 | Nov 6 |
| PSA 8 | $29.00 longer-run | 66 | Oct 28 |
| BGS 10 | — too few | 1 | Mar 20 |
| CGC 10 | $77.50 | 163 | Nov 5 |
| Raw | $35.63 | — | Nov 8 |
Every other grade on record (13)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 7 | $26.00 longer-run | 9 | Oct 17 |
| PSA 6 | — too few | 3 | Oct 20 |
| PSA 5 | — too few | 2 | Aug 13 |
| PSA 4 | — too few | 1 | Sep 20 |
| PSA 1 | — too few | 1 | Oct 5 |
| BGS 9.5 | — too few | 3 | Nov 4 |
| BGS 9 | $36.00 longer-run | 6 | Oct 23 |
| CGC 9.5 | — too few | 17 | Sep 27 |
| CGC 9 | $40.00 longer-run | 64 | Nov 4 |
| CGC 8.5 | $28.70 longer-run | 25 | Nov 2 |
| CGC 8 | $24.60 longer-run | 6 | Nov 1 |
| SGC 9.5 | — too few | 1 | Nov 28 |
| SGC 9 | — too few | 1 | Jan 19 |
- Promos come in stamped and plain versions. Check that the sales below match your exact copy.
In the last 7 days, 7 PSA 10s and 6 PSA 9s sold. PSA 8 last sold on Oct 28.
PSA 10s are 66% 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
A PSA 10 sells for 2.8× a CGC 10 of this card. PSA has the most sales, 503. The verdict uses PSA.
PSA 10$218503 sales
CGC 10$77.50163 sales
After each grader’s base fee for that value, shipping and selling fees, a 10 nets $118 from PSA, $36.83 from CGC. Turnaround and resale demand differ too; check the grader board on Grading costs.
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 52%. At 15%: −$52 versus selling the 9 for a net $49.92.
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 & Zekrom GX - SM248 (SM Black Star Promos #SM248) worth?
As of Nov 8, 12:07 PM UTC, Pikachu & Zekrom GX - SM248 (SM Black Star Promos #SM248) has a market reference price of $35.63.
What is the PSA 10 price of Pikachu & Zekrom GX - SM248?
The latest PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded sales for Pikachu & Zekrom GX - SM248 (SM Black Star Promos #SM248) carry a median of $217.50, aggregated from recent eBay sold listings as of Nov 5, 12:00 AM UTC.
Is Pikachu & Zekrom GX - SM248 going up in value?
Over the latest tracked day, the reference price for Pikachu & Zekrom GX - SM248 (SM Black Star Promos #SM248) has risen 0.1%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Pikachu & Zekrom GX - SM248 prices and sales?
CardIntel tracks Pikachu & Zekrom GX - SM248 (SM Black Star Promos #SM248) 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
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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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