Sceptile-EX XY Black Star Promos #XY53
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Sceptile-EX is a Promo Pokémon card from XY Black Star Promos (#XY53), illustrated by Eske Yoshinob. It's a Basic EX Grass-type Pokémon with 170 HP, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $8.88 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $86 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 10× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 5 | $86$86–$86 | |
| PSA 9pop 17 | $30$30–$53 | |
| PSA 7pop 15 | $10$10–$11 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Only 6% of 84 PSA-graded Sceptile-EX copies are a gem-mint 10 (5 of 84) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (8 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 6% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$6); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $85.82 | $70.85 | +$6 | 9.7× |
| PSA 9 | $30.15 | $70.29 | −$49 | 3.4× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 84 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 6% | $86.00 |
| PSA 9 | 20.2% | $30.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 73.8% | $9.00 |
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
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
77% spreadCurrently 77% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. 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
43% cheaper than the USCard text
Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Card details
Other Sceptile-EX cards
There are 3 different Sceptile-EX printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is XY Black Star Promos #XY53 (Promo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Sceptile-EX (XY Black Star Promos #XY53) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Sceptile-EX from XY Black Star Promos is worth approximately $8.88 ungraded (near-mint), and around $86 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 Sceptile-EX?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Sceptile-EX from XY Black Star Promos is worth around $86 — roughly 10× the raw ungraded value of $8.88.
Should I grade my Sceptile-EX?
A PSA 10 sells for about $86 versus $8.88 raw — roughly a 10× 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 Sceptile-EX rare?
Sceptile-EX is a Promo card from XY Black Star Promos (card #XY53), illustrated by Eske Yoshinob. Its current blended market value is $8.88 ungraded.