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Pikachu & Zekrom-GX SM248

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

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Promo Illustrator: 5ban Graphics

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Found in Booster Packs

37.41 $2.20 (5.55%)

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Promotional / Event Release

9.33 $0.61 (7.00%)

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Pikachu & Zekrom-GX SM248 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	264.54	16.28%	x7.1
PSA9	57.20	5.17%	x1.5
PSA8.5	34.38	—	x0.9
PSA8	43.80	11.17%	x1.2
PSA7	33.49	2.19%	x0.9

Pikachu & Zekrom-GX SM248 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
6,433
38.66%
$264.54
PSA 9 Mint
6,953
41.78%
$57.20
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
2,333
14.02%
$43.80
PSA 7 Near Mint
404
2.43%
$33.49
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
315
1.89%
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PSA 5 Excellent
95
0.57%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
46
0.28%
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PSA 3 Very Good
7
0.04%
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PSA 2 Good
4
0.02%
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PSA 1 Poor
11
0.07%
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Is Pikachu & Zekrom-GX SM248 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $37.41 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $75.18

$37.41

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 —

$33.49

PSA 7 −$36.27

$43.80

PSA 8 −$27.30

$57.20

PSA 9 −$15.65

$264.54

PSA 10 +$164.74

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $37.41 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.

Pikachu & Zekrom-GX SM248 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu, Zekrom
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[25, 644]
Card Number SM248
Card RarityPromo
Illustrator5ban Graphics
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 Lightning
Health Points240 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Metal -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Full Blitz150
Search your deck for up to 3 Lightning Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokemon. Then, shuffle your deck.
Tag Bolt-GX200
If this Pokemon has at least 3 extra Lightning Energy attached to it (in addition to this attack's cost), this attack does 170 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokemon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokemon.) (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 Pikachu and Zekrom in a dynamic showdown, showcasing their electric synergy. Pikachu, with its cheerful expression, contrasts against the powerful, fierce form of Zekrom, whose dragon-like features exude strength. The background is a vibrant yellow, creating an energetic atmosphere and highlighting the characters. The art style is bold and cartoonish, emphasizing action and excitement. Bright blues and blacks accentuate Zekrom‚Äôs details, while Pikachu‚Äôs warm, golden tones enhance its playful nature. The overall mood is electrifying and triumphant, inviting players into a world of adventure and teamwork.

Playability Overview

Pikachu & Zekrom GX excels in energy acceleration and heavy attacks, rewarding players who focus on rapidly powering up to pressure opponents and disrupt their benched Pokémon effectively.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric Duo PowerThis Pikachu & Zekrom GX card radiates vibrant energy with its striking golden background. The dynamic pose showcases their partnership perfectly, making it a standout piece. It deserves a prominent spot on a "Teamwork" page, ideally paired with other powerful tag team cards to emphasize that electrifying synergy.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Energetic / Bright Gold / Dynamic Duo / Power Surge

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Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248 from Sun & Moon Black Star Promos — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu & Zekrom-GX has moved down 5.6% to $37.41. PSA 10 copies are down 16.3% over the same period.

How rare is Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248?

Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248 is a Promo, one of the higher rarity tiers in Sun & Moon Black Star Promos.

Is Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248 worth grading?

At $37.41 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $264.54, giving a net return of +$164.74 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$15.65 and PSA 8 returns −$27.30, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248 exist?

PSA have graded 16,640 copies of Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248, of which 6,433 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 38.7%, or roughly 1 in 2.6 graded copies.

Is Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 38.7% gem rate, Pikachu & Zekrom-GX grades better than the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos average by 23.2 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248?

Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248 was illustrated by 5ban Graphics, who has illustrated 3618 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248 released?

Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248 was released on 3 February 2017 as part of Sun & Moon Black Star Promos. It belongs to the Modern era.

Pikachu & Zekrom-GX SM248

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Pikachu & Zekrom-GX SM248 Graded Prices

Pikachu & Zekrom-GX SM248 Population Report

Is Pikachu & Zekrom-GX SM248 worth grading?

Card Details

Card Attributes

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Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #SM248 Discussion

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