Volcanion XY Black Star Promos #XY185
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Volcanion is a Promo Pokémon card from XY Black Star Promos (#XY185), illustrated by Hasuno. It's a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 130 HP, weak to Water ×2. Its current blended market value is $11.77 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $249 — 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 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 392 | 20 sold$249$211–$286 | |
| PSA 9pop 385 | 7 sold$78$66–$89 | |
| PSA 8pop 125 | $38$13–$43 | |
| PSA 7pop 41 | $20$20–$20 | |
| PSA 5pop 9 | $20$20–$20 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Only 40% of 976 PSA-graded Volcanion copies are a gem-mint 10 (392 of 976) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (8 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 40.2% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$164); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $248.57 | $72.48 | +$164 | 21.1× |
| PSA 9 | $77.54 | $70.77 | −$5 | 6.6× |
| PSA 8 | $37.55 | $70.37 | −$45 | 3.2× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 976 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 40.2% | $249.00 |
| PSA 9 | 39.4% | $78.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 20.4% | $12.00 |
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
29% spreadCurrently 29% cheaper on PriceCharting 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.
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Card text
“It expels its internal steam from the arms on its back. It has enough power to blow away a mountain.”
About the Pokémon
It lets out billows of steam and disappears into the dense fog. It’s said to live in mountains where humans do not tread.
Card details
Other Volcanion cards
There are 9 different Volcanion printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is XY Black Star Promos #XY185 (Promo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Volcanion (XY Black Star Promos #XY185) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Volcanion from XY Black Star Promos is worth approximately $11.77 ungraded (near-mint), and around $249 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?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Volcanion from XY Black Star Promos is worth around $249 — roughly 21× the raw ungraded value of $11.77.
Should I grade my Volcanion?
A PSA 10 sells for about $249 versus $11.77 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 rare?
Volcanion is a Promo card from XY Black Star Promos (card #XY185), illustrated by Hasuno. Its current blended market value is $11.77 ungraded.