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Greninja-GX SM197

Name: Greninja-GX #SM197 - SM Black Star Promos | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: smp-SM197
Price: 34.66 USD
Availability: InStock

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

Pokémon: Greninja

Water Type Promo Illustrator: MPC Film Evolves From: Frogadier

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34.66 $2.28 (6.17%)

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Promotional / Event Release

11.22 $0.30 (2.75%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	665.61	37.48%	x19
PSA9	53.11	10.56%	x1.5
PSA8	25.80	—	x0.7

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
2
6.25%
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PSA 9 Mint
17
53.13%
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
7
21.88%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
1
3.13%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
5
15.63%
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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 Greninja-GX SM197 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $11.22 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $45.08

$11.22

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $11.22 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
Greninja
National Pokédex #[658]
Card Number SM197
Card RarityPromo
IllustratorMPC Film
Release Date03/02/2017
SeriesSun & Moon
Expansion Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
Evolves From
Frogadier
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKalos
Generation Generation 6

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points230 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Ability: Elusive Master
Once during your turn (before your attack), if this Pokémon is the last card in your hand, you may play it onto your Bench. If you do, draw 3 cards.

Attacks

Mist Slash130
This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, or any other effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Dark Mist-GX
Put 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and all cards attached to it into your opponent's hand. (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 Greninja in a dynamic pose, emphasizing its agility and stealth. The background features a blurred, watery atmosphere, suggesting movement and fluidity, complemented by shades of deep blue and vibrant greens. Greninja's sleek, angular design is accentuated by highlights and shadowing that reflect its ninja-like prowess. The mood conveys an intense, focused energy, hinting at a moment of preparation for an imminent attack. Water droplets scatter around, enhancing the sense of action and emphasizing Greninja's mastery over its water abilities.

Playability Overview

Greninja GX offers a versatile strategy by enabling hand management with its ability and disrupting opponents by returning Benched Pokémon, balancing offensive power and tactical control in gameplay.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Stealthy ShadowsThis Greninja-GX card has such a sleek and mysterious vibe! The dark tones and focused energy give it an air of agility. I’d place it alongside other stealthy Pokémon like Gardevoir or Sableye, emphasizing their cunning nature. The dynamic pose really draws attention, making it a standout piece in your collection.Additional Binder Suggestions: Water / Mysterious / Dark Palette / Ninja Life / Tactical Moves

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Greninja-GX #SM197 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Greninja-GX #SM197 from Sun & Moon Black Star Promos — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Greninja-GX #SM197 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Greninja-GX has moved down 6.2% to $34.66. PSA 10 copies are up 37.5% over the same period.

How rare is Greninja-GX #SM197?

Greninja-GX #SM197 is a Promo, one of the higher rarity tiers in Sun & Moon Black Star Promos.

Is Greninja-GX #SM197 worth grading?

At $34.66 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $665.61, giving a net return of +$516.42 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$16.45 and PSA 8 returns −$40.21, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Greninja-GX #SM197 exist?

PSA have graded 32 copies of Greninja-GX #SM197, of which 2 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 6.3%, or roughly 1 in 16 graded copies.

Is Greninja-GX #SM197 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 6.3% gem rate, Greninja-GX grades worse than the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos average by 9.2 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Greninja-GX #SM197?

Greninja-GX #SM197 was illustrated by MPC Film, who has illustrated 17 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Greninja-GX #SM197 released?

Greninja-GX #SM197 was released on 3 February 2017 as part of Sun & Moon Black Star Promos. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 6 Pokémon from the Kalos region.

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