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Combusken 27/109

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Set: Ruby & Sapphire Released: Jul 1, 2003

Pokémon: Combusken

Fire Type Uncommon Illustrator: Kouki Saitou Pull Rate:1 in 17 packs (5.9%) Evolves From: Torchic Evolves To: Blaziken

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1.26 $0.14 (12.50%)

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25.65 $4.51 (21.33%)

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Combusken 27/109 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	333.85	5.40%	x265
PSA9	12.63	53.01%	x10
PSA8	12.76	16.05%	x10
PSA7	31.95	—	x25

Combusken 27/109 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
12
21.82%
$333.85
PSA 9 Mint
18
32.73%
$12.63
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
20
36.36%
$12.76
PSA 7 Near Mint
2
3.64%
$31.95
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
2
3.64%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
1.82%
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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 Combusken 27/109 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $1.26 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.63

$1.26

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 —

$31.95

PSA 7 −$1.46

$12.76

PSA 8 −$18.16

$12.63

PSA 9 −$18.27

$333.85

PSA 10 +$261.19

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $1.26 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.

Combusken 27/109 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Combusken
TypeFire
National Pokédex #[256]
Card Number 27/109
Card RarityUncommon
Pull Rate1 in 17 packs (5.9%)
IllustratorKouki Saitou
LanguageEnglish
Release Date01/07/2003
SeriesEX
Expansion Ruby & Sapphire
Evolves From
Torchic
Evolves To
Blaziken
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Flare20
Double Kick40×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Combusken fiercely unleashing a blazing fire from its beak, mid-attack in a grassy, forested environment, with intense focus and power radiating from its outstretched claws and determined expression.

Playability Overview

Combusken offers balanced offense with a reliable Flare attack and a risk-reward Double Kick that can dish out high damage, encouraging strategic coin flips to maximize its potential in battle.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fiery DeterminationThis Combusken card radiates energy with its vibrant flames and dynamic pose. It should definitely be showcased on a "Battle Readiness" page. The fiery background complements other fire-types well, especially if you have cards like Charizard or Blaziken to create a powerful lineup.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Energetic / Warm Colors / Evolution / Fighting Spirit

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Combusken #27/109 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Combusken #27/109 from Ruby & Sapphire — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Combusken #27/109 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Combusken has moved up 12.5% to $1.26. PSA 10 copies are up 5.4% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Combusken #27/109?

Combusken #27/109 appears roughly 1 in 17 packs, which works out at 5.9% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Ruby & Sapphire.

How rare is Combusken #27/109?

Combusken #27/109 is a Uncommon, one of the higher rarity tiers in Ruby & Sapphire.

Is Combusken #27/109 worth grading?

At $1.26 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $333.85, giving a net return of +$261.19 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$18.27 and PSA 8 returns −$18.16, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Combusken #27/109 exist?

PSA have graded 55 copies of Combusken #27/109, of which 12 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 21.8%, or roughly 1 in 4.6 graded copies.

Is Combusken #27/109 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 21.8% gem rate, Combusken grades better than the Ruby & Sapphire average by 5.7 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Combusken #27/109?

Combusken #27/109 was illustrated by Kouki Saitou, who has illustrated 1287 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Combusken #27/109 released?

Combusken #27/109 was released on 1 July 2003 as part of Ruby & Sapphire. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 3 Pokémon from the Hoenn region.

Combusken 27/109

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Combusken 27/109 Graded Prices

Combusken 27/109 Population Report

Is Combusken 27/109 worth grading?

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