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Darkrai 136/197

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Set: Obsidian Flames Released: Aug 11, 2023

Pokémon: Darkrai

Darkness Type Rare Illustrator: Bun Toujo Pull Rate:1 in 12.5 packs (8.0%)

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.23 $0.05 (27.78%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.28 $0.04 (16.67%)

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cosmos Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

0.43 $0.04 (10.26%)

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pumpkin Pikachu Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

0.54

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Darkrai 136/197 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	204.26	18.38%	x888
PSA9	23.17	12.60%	x101
PSA8.5	18.50	—	x80
PSA8	11.54	2.45%	x50
PSA7	11.92	—	x52

Darkrai 136/197 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
2
12.50%
$13.54
PSA 9 Mint
9
56.25%
$18.21
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
4
25.00%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
1
6.25%
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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 Darkrai 136/197 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.28 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.51

$0.28

Raw

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PSA 7 —

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PSA 8 —

$18.21

PSA 9 −$12.44

$13.54

PSA 10 −$16.50

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.28 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.

Darkrai 136/197 Population Report

About Darkrai

It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Darkrai
TypeDarkness
National Pokédex #[491]
Card Number 136/197
Card RarityRare
Pull Rate1 in 12.5 packs (8.0%)
IllustratorBun Toujo
LanguageEnglish
Release Date11/08/2023
Regulation MarkG
SeriesScarlet & Violet
Expansion Obsidian Flames
Standard FormatLegal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusIn Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Darkness
Health Points130 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Dark Slumber20
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
Night Cyclone120
Move all Energy from this Pokémon to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Darkrai emerging from shadows, surrounded by swirling dark energy. Its piercing eyes and eerie posture evoke a mysterious, haunting presence, embodying the essence of night and dreams within a twisted, ethereal realm.

Playability Overview

Darkrai’s ability to put opponents to sleep combined with its powerful attack that reallocates energy creates strategic disruption and energy management opportunities for your bench.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Dreamscape DuelThis Darkrai card has an eerie, captivating vibe that fits perfectly in a "Nightmare" themed section. The dark hues and shadowy figure create a mystique that draws you in. Pair it with other dark-type Pokémon or cards that evoke a dreamlike atmosphere to enhance the overall aesthetic.Additional Binder Suggestions: Shadow Realm / Mysterious / Dark Palette / Night Terrors / Sleepy Time

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Darkrai #136/197 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Darkrai #136/197 from Obsidian Flames — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Darkrai #136/197 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Darkrai has moved up 27.8% to $0.23. PSA 10 copies are down 18.4% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Darkrai #136/197?

Darkrai #136/197 appears roughly 1 in 12.5 packs, which works out at 8.0% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Obsidian Flames.

How rare is Darkrai #136/197?

Darkrai #136/197 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Obsidian Flames.

Is Darkrai #136/197 worth grading?

At $0.23 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $204.26, giving a net return of +$149.48 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$8.07 and PSA 8 returns −$18.19, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Darkrai #136/197 exist?

PSA have graded 16 copies of Darkrai #136/197, of which 2 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 12.5%, or roughly 1 in 8.0 graded copies.

Is Darkrai #136/197 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 12.5% gem rate, Darkrai grades worse than the Obsidian Flames average by 21 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Darkrai #136/197?

Darkrai #136/197 was illustrated by Bun Toujo, who has illustrated 31 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Darkrai #136/197 legal in tournaments?

Darkrai #136/197 carries regulation mark G and is currently legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Darkrai #136/197 released?

Darkrai #136/197 was released on 11 August 2023 as part of Obsidian Flames. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 4 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.

Darkrai 136/197