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Black Kyurem XY160

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Set: XY Black Star Promos Released: Oct 12, 2013

Pokémon: Kyurem

Water Type Promo Illustrator: kawayoo

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2.86 $0.11 (4.00%)

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Black Kyurem XY160 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	674.44	—	x236
PSA9	36.22	—	x13
PSA8	17.42	—	x6.1
PSA7	13.00	—	x4.5

Black Kyurem XY160 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
7
8.86%
$674.44
PSA 9 Mint
17
21.52%
$36.22
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
30
37.97%
$17.42
PSA 7 Near Mint
13
16.46%
$13.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
9
11.39%
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PSA 5 Excellent
3
3.80%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Black Kyurem XY160 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $2.86 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $35.47

$2.86

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

—

PSA 5 —

—

PSA 6 —

$13

PSA 7 −$19.55

$17.42

PSA 8 −$15.70

$36.22

PSA 9 +$0.65

$674.44

PSA 10 +$555.90

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $2.86 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Black Kyurem XY160 Population Report

About Black Kyurem

It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Kyurem
TypeWater
National Pokédex #[646]
Card Number XY160
Card RarityPromo
Illustratorkawayoo
LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/10/2013
SeriesXY
Expansion XY Black Star Promos
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionUnova
Generation Generation 5

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points130 HP
Weakness Metal ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Ice Wing60
Frosty Thunder120
If this Pokémon has any Lightning Energy attached to it, this attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Black Kyurem in a dynamic and powerful stance, surrounded by a swirling tempest of ice and energy. Its sleek, dark body is accented by icy blue highlights that shimmer against the darker hues of its scales. The background features jagged, icy formations and a stormy sky, adding to the atmosphere of chaos and power. The art style combines a semi-realistic approach with vivid details, enhancing the creature's menacing yet majestic presence. The overall mood is intense and awe-inspiring, capturing Black Kyurem's formidable power in a stunning display of elemental force.

Playability Overview

Black Kyurem’s ability to spread damage to all Benched Pokémon with Frosty Thunder encourages strategic energy attachments and weakens multiple threats simultaneously, balancing offense with board control at a moderate energy cost.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Icy PowerThis card has an impressive, dynamic design with Black Kyurem unleashing icy energy. I’d place this on a "Frozen Fury" page, ideally next to other Ice types or powerful Pokémon with cool aesthetics. The dark blues and icy textures create a dramatic contrast that really stands out.Additional Binder Suggestions: Glacier / Fierce / Cool Tones / Frozen Energy / Dragon's Might

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Black Kyurem #XY160 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Black Kyurem #XY160 from XY Black Star Promos — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Black Kyurem #XY160 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Black Kyurem has moved up 4% to $2.86. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

How rare is Black Kyurem #XY160?

Black Kyurem #XY160 is a Promo, one of the higher rarity tiers in XY Black Star Promos.

Is Black Kyurem #XY160 worth grading?

At $2.86 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $674.44, giving a net return of +$555.90 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$0.65 and PSA 8 returns −$15.70, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Black Kyurem #XY160 exist?

PSA have graded 79 copies of Black Kyurem #XY160, of which 7 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 8.9%, or roughly 1 in 11 graded copies.

Is Black Kyurem #XY160 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 8.9% gem rate, Black Kyurem grades better than the XY Black Star Promos average by 2.7 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Black Kyurem #XY160?

Black Kyurem #XY160 was illustrated by kawayoo, who has illustrated 448 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Black Kyurem #XY160 released?

Black Kyurem #XY160 was released on 12 October 2013 as part of XY Black Star Promos. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 5 Pokémon from the Unova region.

Black Kyurem XY160

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About Black Kyurem

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