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Garchomp & Giratina-GX SM193

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

Pokémon: Garchomp

Dragon Type Promo Illustrator: Anesaki Dynamic

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106.68 $2.30 (2.11%)

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Garchomp & Giratina-GX SM193 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	635.35	14.70%	x6.0
PSA9	154.21	4.07%	x1.4
PSA8	124.41	69.98%	x1.2
PSA7	81.17	9.13%	x0.8

Garchomp & Giratina-GX SM193 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
5,081
50.18%
$635.35
PSA 9 Mint
3,565
35.21%
$154.21
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
876
8.65%
$124.41
PSA 7 Near Mint
198
1.96%
$81.17
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
174
1.72%
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PSA 5 Excellent
101
1.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
49
0.48%
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PSA 3 Very Good
28
0.28%
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PSA 2 Good
6
0.06%
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PSA 1 Poor
37
0.37%
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Is Garchomp & Giratina-GX SM193 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $106.68 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $154.80

$106.68

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 —

$81.17

PSA 7 −$64.06

$124.41

PSA 8 −$26.44

$154.21

PSA 9 −$0.52

$635.35

PSA 10 +$418.07

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $106.68 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.

Garchomp & Giratina-GX SM193 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Garchomp, Giratina
TypeDragon
National Pokédex #[445, 487]
Card Number SM193
Card RarityPromo
IllustratorAnesaki Dynamic
LanguageEnglish
Release Date03/02/2017
SeriesSun & Moon
Expansion Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print

Card Attributes

Energy Type Dragon
Health Points270 HP
Weakness Fairy ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Linear Attack
This attack does 40 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Calamitous Slash160+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 80 more damage.
GG End-GX
Discard 1 of your opponent's Pokémon and all cards attached to it. If this Pokémon has at least 3 extra Fighting Energy attached to it (in addition to this attack's cost), discard 2 of your opponent's Pokémon instead. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Rules

TAG TEAM rule: When your TAG TEAM is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Garchomp and Giratina in an intense showdown. Garchomp, with its streamlined body and fierce expression, prepares for an attack, while Giratina looms ominously, embodying a spectral presence. The background features swirling clouds and flashes of lightning, enhancing the charged atmosphere. The art style employs bold lines and dynamic poses, utilizing a vibrant color palette of deep blues, blacks, and dramatic contrasts of yellow and red. This creates a sense of urgency and power. The scene captures a moment of tension, conveying the epic nature of their combined abilities as a formidable tag team.

Playability Overview

Garchomp & Giratina GX excels in applying steady damage to multiple targets while threatening a game-changing GX attack that can shift momentum by discarding key opponent Pokémon and resources.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Shadow DuelThe artwork captures an intense clash between Garchomp and Giratina, showcasing their fierce rivalry. The dark, moody tones enhance the drama, making this card perfect for a "Battle Ready" page. Pair it with other powerful Tag Team cards to emphasize that epic showdown vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Shadow Realm / Fierce / Dark Metallic / Tag Team Clash / Duel of Legends

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Garchomp & Giratina-GX #SM193 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Garchomp & Giratina-GX #SM193 from Sun & Moon Black Star Promos — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Garchomp & Giratina-GX #SM193 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Garchomp & Giratina-GX has moved down 2.1% to $106.68. PSA 10 copies are down 14.7% over the same period.

How rare is Garchomp & Giratina-GX #SM193?

Garchomp & Giratina-GX #SM193 is a Promo, one of the higher rarity tiers in Sun & Moon Black Star Promos.

Is Garchomp & Giratina-GX #SM193 worth grading?

At $106.68 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $635.35, giving a net return of +$418.07 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$0.52 and PSA 8 returns −$26.44, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Garchomp & Giratina-GX #SM193 exist?

PSA have graded 10,126 copies of Garchomp & Giratina-GX #SM193, of which 5,081 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 50.2%, or roughly 1 in 2.0 graded copies.

Is Garchomp & Giratina-GX #SM193 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 50.2% gem rate, Garchomp & Giratina-GX grades better than the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos average by 34.8 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Garchomp & Giratina-GX #SM193?

Garchomp & Giratina-GX #SM193 was illustrated by Anesaki Dynamic, who has illustrated 312 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Garchomp & Giratina-GX #SM193 released?

Garchomp & Giratina-GX #SM193 was released on 3 February 2017 as part of Sun & Moon Black Star Promos. It belongs to the Modern era.

Garchomp & Giratina-GX SM193

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Garchomp & Giratina-GX SM193 Graded Prices

Garchomp & Giratina-GX SM193 Population Report

Is Garchomp & Giratina-GX SM193 worth grading?

Card Details

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