Volcanion-EX XY Black Star Promos #XY173
Volcanion-EX is a Promo Pokémon card from XY Black Star Promos (#XY173), illustrated by 5ban Graphics. It's a Basic EX Fire/Water-type Pokémon with 180 HP, weak to Water ×2. Its current blended market value is $2.42 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $50 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 21× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $50$25–$50 | |
| PSA 9 | $18$18–$23 | |
| PSA 8 | $12$4–$28 | |
| PSA 6 | $5$5–$5 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.49 grading fee → 20.6× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $49.83 | $70.49 | −$23 | 20.6× |
| PSA 9 | $17.72 | $70.17 | −$55 | 7.3× |
| PSA 8 | $12.38 | $70.11 | −$60 | 5.1× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 109 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 22.9% | $50.00 |
| PSA 9 | 26.6% | $18.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 50.5% | $2.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
53% spreadCurrently 53% cheaper on TCGplayer than Cardmarket. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
Card text
Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Card details
Other Volcanion-EX cards
There are 4 different Volcanion-EX printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is XY Black Star Promos #XY173 (Promo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Volcanion-EX (XY Black Star Promos #XY173) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Volcanion-EX from XY Black Star Promos is worth approximately $2.42 ungraded (near-mint), and around $50 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Volcanion-EX?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Volcanion-EX from XY Black Star Promos is worth around $50 — roughly 21× the raw ungraded value of $2.42.
Should I grade my Volcanion-EX?
A PSA 10 sells for about $50 versus $2.42 raw — roughly a 21× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Volcanion-EX rare?
Volcanion-EX is a Promo card from XY Black Star Promos (card #XY173), illustrated by 5ban Graphics. Its current blended market value is $2.42 ungraded.