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Garchomp 109/172

Name: Garchomp #109 - Brilliant Stars | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: swsh9-109
Price: 0.36 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Brilliant Stars Released: Feb 25, 2022

Pokémon: Garchomp

Dragon Type Rare Holo Illustrator: Nurikabe Pull Rate: 1 in 56.6 packs (1.8%) Evolves From: Gabite

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0.36 $0.03 (7.69%)

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0.63 $0.02 (3.08%)

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21.80 $6.04 (21.70%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	160.30	—	x445
PSA9	34.99	—	x97
PSA8	5.00	—	x14
PSA7	5.00	—	x14

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
20
32.79%
$160.30
PSA 9 Mint
31
50.82%
$34.99
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
6
9.84%
$5.00
PSA 7 Near Mint
3
4.92%
$5.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
1
1.64%
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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 Garchomp 109/172 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.36 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.60

$0.36

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 —

PSA 7 −$24.01

PSA 8 −$24.01

$34.99

PSA 9 +$2.08

$160.30

PSA 10 +$111.10

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.36 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)

About Garchomp

Garchomp makes its home in volcanic mountains. It flies through the sky as fast as a jet airplane, hunting down as much prey as it can.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Garchomp
National Pokédex #[445]
Card Number 109/172
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorNurikabe
Release Date25/02/2022
Regulation MarkF
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Brilliant Stars
Evolves From
Gabite
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Dragon
Health Points160 HP
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Ability: Sonic Slip
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may prevent all damage from and effects of attacks from your opponent's Pokémon done to this Pokémon until the end of your opponent's next turn.

Attacks

Dragonblade160
Discard the top 2 cards of your deck.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Garchomp fiercely slicing through a forest with its sharp fins, creating a whirlwind that tears through trees, showcasing its speed, power, and dominance in a dynamic battle scene.

Playability Overview

Garchomp’s ability to block damage after evolving offers strong defensive utility, while its powerful attack balances risk by sacrificing deck resources, fitting well in decks that thrive on strategic evolution timing.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Volcanic FuryThis Garchomp card exudes raw power with its dynamic pose and volcanic background. It’s perfect for a "Fierce Battle" page alongside other formidable Pokémon like Charizard or Blaziken. The fiery theme really stands out, so consider placing it near cards that evoke strong elemental vibes.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Fierce / Bold Colors / Dragon Might / Destructive Force

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Garchomp #109/172 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Garchomp #109/172 from Brilliant Stars — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Garchomp #109/172 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Garchomp has moved down 7.7% to $0.36. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Garchomp #109/172?

Garchomp #109/172 appears roughly 1 in 56.6 packs, which works out at 1.8% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Brilliant Stars.

How rare is Garchomp #109/172?

Garchomp #109/172 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Brilliant Stars.

Is Garchomp #109/172 worth grading?

At $0.36 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $160.30, giving a net return of +$111.10 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$2.08 and PSA 8 returns −$24.01, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Garchomp #109/172 exist?

PSA have graded 61 copies of Garchomp #109/172, of which 20 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 32.8%, or roughly 1 in 3.1 graded copies.

Is Garchomp #109/172 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 32.8% gem rate, Garchomp grades better than the Brilliant Stars average by 7.1 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Garchomp #109/172?

Garchomp #109/172 was illustrated by Nurikabe, who has illustrated 51 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Garchomp #109/172 legal in tournaments?

Garchomp #109/172 carries regulation mark F and is currently not legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Garchomp #109/172 released?

Garchomp #109/172 was released on 25 February 2022 as part of Brilliant Stars. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 4 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.

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