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Flareon-GX SM171

Name: Flareon-GX #SM171 - SM Black Star Promos | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: smp-SM171
Price: 14.8 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Sun & Moon Black Star Promos Released: Feb 3, 2017

Pokémon: Flareon

Fire Type Promo Illustrator: PLANETA Otani Evolves From: Eevee

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

14.80 $0.56 (3.93%)

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jumbo

Promotional / Event Release

24.25 $0.17 (0.70%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	420.55	9.26%	x28
PSA9	44.32	32.46%	x3.0
PSA8	26.66	—	x1.8
PSA7	15.00	—	x1.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	101.28	—	x4.2
PSA9	40.08	—	x1.7
PSA8	21.51	—	x0.9
PSA7	20.00	—	x0.8

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
1
9.09%
$101.28
PSA 9 Mint
9
81.82%
$40.08
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
0
0.00%
$21.51
PSA 7 Near Mint
0
0.00%
$20.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
1
9.09%
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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 Flareon-GX SM171 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $24.25 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $60.06

$24.25

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 —

$20

PSA 7 −$34.85

$21.51

PSA 8 −$33.54

$40.08

PSA 9 −$17.38

$101.28

PSA 10 +$35.86

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $24.25 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)

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Flareon
National Pokédex #[136]
Card Number SM171
Card RarityPromo
IllustratorPLANETA Otani
Release Date03/02/2017
SeriesSun & Moon
Expansion Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
Evolves From
Eevee
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points210 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Heat Stage30
You may attach up to 3 Fire Energy cards from your hand to your Pokémon in any way you like.
Bright Flame190
Discard 2 Fire Energy from this Pokémon.
Power Burner-GX20×
This attack does 20 damage for each Fire Energy card in your discard pile. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Rules

Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Flareon, a fiery Pokémon, in a dynamic pose as it prepares to unleash its powerful flames. The background is ablaze with fiery hues of orange and red, suggesting a fiery battlefield or volcanic terrain. The color palette is vibrant, with contrasting cool tones creating depth in the background. The shading gives Flareon's fur a soft yet lively appearance, emphasizing its energetic character. The atmosphere is intense and passionate, evoking the thrill of battle, as Flareon's determined expression suggests it's ready to unleash its signature moves, combining fervor and excitement.

Playability Overview

Flareon GX emphasizes energy acceleration and discard synergy, enabling strong burst damage through Power Burner GX, but requires careful resource management to balance energy attachment, discard costs, and timing of its GX attack.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fiery ShowdownThis Flareon card radiates energy and intensity with its dynamic pose and vibrant colors! It definitely deserves a spot on a “Fire Fury” page. Consider placing it alongside other aggressive Fire types like Charizard or Talonflame to emphasize its fiery spirit and powerful presence.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Fierce / Bold Colors / Firestorm / Heatwave

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Flareon-GX #SM171 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Flareon-GX #SM171 from Sun & Moon Black Star Promos — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Flareon-GX #SM171 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Flareon-GX has moved up 3.9% to $14.80. PSA 10 copies are up 9.3% over the same period.

How rare is Flareon-GX #SM171?

Flareon-GX #SM171 is a Promo, one of the higher rarity tiers in Sun & Moon Black Star Promos.

Is Flareon-GX #SM171 worth grading?

At $14.80 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $420.55, giving a net return of +$323.08 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$4.24 and PSA 8 returns −$19.61, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Flareon-GX #SM171 exist?

PSA have graded 11 copies of Flareon-GX #SM171, of which 1 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 9.1%, or roughly 1 in 11 graded copies.

Is Flareon-GX #SM171 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 9.1% gem rate, Flareon-GX grades worse than the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos average by 6.4 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Flareon-GX #SM171?

Flareon-GX #SM171 was illustrated by PLANETA Otani, who has illustrated 26 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Flareon-GX #SM171 released?

Flareon-GX #SM171 was released on 3 February 2017 as part of Sun & Moon Black Star Promos. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Flareon-GX SM171