Carbink 242/217

Name: Carbink #242 - Ascended Heroes | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: me2pt5-242
Price: 5.8 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Ascended Heroes Released: Jan 30, 2026

Pokémon

Fighting Type Illustration Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 293 packs (0.3%)

Raw Prices

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5.80 $0.21 (3.49%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	68.40	31.78%	x12
PSA9	18.89	4.98%	x3.3
PSA8	7.51	—	x1.3

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
302
67.11%
$68.40
PSA 9 Mint
133
29.56%
$18.89
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
9
2.00%
$7.51
PSA 7 Near Mint
5
1.11%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
0
0.00%
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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
1
0.22%
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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 Carbink 242/217 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $5.80 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $38.85

$5.80

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 —

$7.51

PSA 8 −$27.27

$18.89

PSA 9 −$17.37

$68.40

PSA 10 +$25.71

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $5.80 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.

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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Carbink
National Pokédex #[703]
Card Number 242 / 217
Card RarityIllustration Rare
Illustratorsui
Release Date28/07/2026
Regulation MarkJ
Expansion Ascended Heroes
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusIn Print
RegionUnova
Generation Generation 5

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Ability: Double Type
As long as this Pokémon is in play, it is Fighting and Psychic type.

Attacks

Counter Jewel70+
If your opponent has 2 or fewer Prize cards remaining, this attack does 100 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Carbink floating gently above a vibrant bed of multicolored crystals inside a softly glowing cavern. The scene conveys a calm, mystical atmosphere emphasizing Carbink’s connection to the underground mineral world.

Playability Overview

Grants Fighting and Psychic typing for flexible energy use. Its attack hits harder late-game, dealing massive damage when opponent has 2 or fewer Prize cards, making it a strong closer or finisher.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Crystal CavernThis Carbink card shines as the heart of a gem or cave-themed page. The sparkling crystals and underground vibe make it a great centerpiece, especially when paired with other Rock or Psychic types that share that mysterious, glowing underground energy.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Magical / Gemstone / Underground / Rock Solid

Carbink 242/217

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