Gigalith 53/98

Name: Gigalith #53 - Emerging Powers | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw2-53
Price: 0.77 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Emerging Powers Released: Aug 31, 2011

Pokémon

Fighting Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 31.5 packs (3.2%) Evolves From: Boldore

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

0.77 $0.07 (10.00%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

2.54 $0.05 (1.93%)

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cracked Ice Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

6.60 $1.54 (30.43%)

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expansion Staff Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

35.00

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expansion Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

8.92 $0.42 (4.94%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	125.00	—	x162
PSA9	10.01	—	x13
PSA8	12.00	—	x16

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	158.29	126.45%	x62
PSA8	56.86	—	x22
PSA7	37.20	—	x15

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
1
16.67%
$125.00
PSA 9 Mint
0
0.00%
$10.01
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
3
50.00%
$12.00
PSA 7 Near Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
1
16.67%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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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 Gigalith 53/98 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.77 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.07

$0.77

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 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

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PSA 7 —

$12

PSA 8 −$18.33

$10.01

PSA 9 −$20.06

$125

PSA 10 +$79.98

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.77 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.

Population Report (PSA)

About Gigalith

The solar energy absorbed by its body's orange crystals is magnified internally and fired from its mouth.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Gigalith
National Pokédex #[526]
Card Number 53/98
Card RarityRare
IllustratorNaoki Saito
Release Date31/08/2011
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Emerging Powers
Evolves From
Boldore
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionUnova
Generation Generation 5

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points140 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×4

Attacks

Shear
Discard the top 5 cards of your deck. If any of those cards are Fighting Energy cards, attach them to this Pokémon.
Rock Bullet40+
Does 20 more damage for each Fighting Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Gigalith emerging from a rocky desert landscape, its jagged red crystals gleaming under a bright, partly cloudy sky, radiating strength and resilience in its imposing, stone-like form.

Playability Overview

Gigalith's ability to accelerate Fighting Energy by discarding cards creates a risk-reward dynamic that can rapidly boost its damage output but requires careful deck management to avoid decking out.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Rocky ShowdownThis Gigalith card has such a bold presence with its jagged rock features and striking red accents. I’d put it on a "Mountain Clash" page, where it can flex next to other tough-looking Pokémon like Tyranitar. The earthy tones blend well, creating a rugged scene that feels dynamic and powerful.Additional Binder Suggestions: Mountain / Intense / Earthy Tones / Power Play / Rock Solid

Gigalith 53/98