Home Pokémon EX Ruby & Sapphire Combusken

Combusken 28/109

Add to Watchlist

Set: Ruby & Sapphire Released: Jul 1, 2003

Pokémon: Combusken

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

Raw Prices

As an eBay Partner Network affiliate, Card Codex earns from qualifying purchases. Learn more

normal

Found in Booster Packs

3.29 $0.21 (6.82%)

Add to your collection:

reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

27.39 $0.56 (2.09%)

Add to your collection:

chris Fulop

Promotional / Event Release

2.84 $0.01 (0.35%)

Add to your collection:

Combusken 28/109 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	137.50	—	x42
PSA9	14.56	7.37%	x4.4
PSA8	16.04	—	x4.9

Combusken 28/109 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
10
30.30%
$137.50
PSA 9 Mint
12
36.36%
$14.56
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
5
15.15%
$16.04
PSA 7 Near Mint
3
9.09%
—
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
2
6.06%
—
PSA 5 Excellent
1
3.03%
—
PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
—
PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
—
PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
—
PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
—

Is Combusken 28/109 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.29 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $35.97

$3.29

Raw

—

PSA 1 —

—

PSA 2 —

—

PSA 3 —

—

PSA 4 —

—

PSA 5 —

—

PSA 6 —

—

PSA 7 —

$16.04

PSA 8 −$17.34

$14.56

PSA 9 −$18.62

$137.50

PSA 10 +$88.34

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.29 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 28/109 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Combusken
TypeFire
National Pokédex #[256]
Card Number 28/109
Card RarityUncommon
Pull Rate1 in 17 packs (5.9%)
IllustratorKen Sugimori
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 Points80 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Poké-Body: Natural Cure
When you attach a Fire Energy card from your hand to Combusken, remove all Special Conditions from Combusken.

Attacks

Lunge50
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Combusken lunging forward fiercely in a vibrant landscape, with mountains and a glowing sunset casting dynamic light, emphasizing its fiery, energetic nature and readiness for battle.

Playability Overview

Combusken's ability to self-heal from special conditions can provide resilience, but its unreliable attack limits offensive consistency in a balanced strategy.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fiery SpiritThis Combusken radiates energy with its dynamic pose, making it a standout piece for a "Fire Dance" themed page. The warm colors and action-packed vibe suit it well, especially alongside other fiery Pokémon like Blaziken or Charizard. Group it with cards that highlight movement and energy to amplify that fierce atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Energetic / Warm Hues / Fighting Spirit / Evolutionary Journey

Track and value your TCG collection with Card Codex

Track Your TCG Collection

Create your free Card Codex account to monitor card prices, view real-time market trends, and analyse your portfolio’s growth.

Start Tracking Now — It’s Free

Remove Ads

Combusken #28/109 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Combusken #28/109 from Ruby & Sapphire — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Combusken #28/109 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Combusken has moved up 6.8% to $3.29.

What are the odds of pulling Combusken #28/109?

Combusken #28/109 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 #28/109?

Combusken #28/109 is a Uncommon, one of the higher rarity tiers in Ruby & Sapphire.

Is Combusken #28/109 worth grading?

At $3.29 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $137.50, giving a net return of +$88.34 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$18.62 and PSA 8 returns −$17.34, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Combusken #28/109 exist?

PSA have graded 33 copies of Combusken #28/109, of which 10 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 30.3%, or roughly 1 in 3.3 graded copies.

Is Combusken #28/109 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 30.3% gem rate, Combusken grades better than the Ruby & Sapphire average by 14.2 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Combusken #28/109?

Combusken #28/109 was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, who has illustrated 2072 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Combusken #28/109 released?

Combusken #28/109 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 28/109