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Kyurem-EX 86/98

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Set: Ancient Origins Released: Aug 12, 2015

Pokémon: Kyurem

Water Type Rare Ultra Illustrator: Ryo Ueda

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36.73 $1.08 (2.86%)

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Kyurem-EX 86/98 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,133.97	0.47%	x31
PSA9	124.80	7.14%	x3.4
PSA8.5	30.00	—	x0.8
PSA8	106.21	94.67%	x2.9
PSA7	58.86	13.78%	x1.6

Kyurem-EX 86/98 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
182
21.69%
$1,133.97
PSA 9 Mint
308
36.71%
$124.80
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
128
15.26%
$106.21
PSA 7 Near Mint
106
12.63%
$58.86
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
68
8.10%
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PSA 5 Excellent
25
2.98%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
6
0.72%
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PSA 3 Very Good
3
0.36%
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PSA 2 Good
2
0.24%
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PSA 1 Poor
9
1.07%
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Is Kyurem-EX 86/98 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $36.73 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $74.40

$36.73

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 —

$58.86

PSA 7 −$13.52

$106.21

PSA 8 +$27.67

$124.80

PSA 9 +$43.85

$1,134

PSA 10 +$921.82

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $36.73 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.

Kyurem-EX 86/98 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Kyurem
TypeWater
National Pokédex #[646]
Card Number 86/98
Card RarityRare Ultra
IllustratorRyo Ueda
LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/08/2015
SeriesXY
Expansion Ancient Origins
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionUnova
Generation Generation 5

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points180 HP
Weakness Metal ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Glaciate
This attack does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Icecalibur130
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon. The Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn.

Rules

Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Kyurem emerging powerfully from a swirling, icy blue vortex, its crystalline wings glowing with sharp edges, exuding cold energy and dominance in a dynamic, fierce stance against a cosmic backdrop.

Playability Overview

Kyurem EX's ability to damage all opposing Pokémon and disable the defender's attacks offers strong board control, making it a versatile choice for disrupting opponents' strategies while balancing energy costs.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Frosty LegendsThis Kyurem EX card has a striking icy aesthetic, perfect for a "Frozen Realm" page. The shimmering blues and whites really pop, making it an eye-catching centerpiece. Pair it with other Ice-type legends or Pokémon that convey a sense of chill, like Articuno or Glaceon, for an epic tableau.Additional Binder Suggestions: Glacier / Intense / Icy Blue / Legendary Battle / Winter Wonderland

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Kyurem-EX #86/98 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Kyurem-EX #86/98 from Ancient Origins — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Kyurem-EX #86/98 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Kyurem-EX has moved down 2.9% to $36.73. PSA 10 copies are up 0.5% over the same period.

How rare is Kyurem-EX #86/98?

Kyurem-EX #86/98 is a Ultra Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Ancient Origins.

Is Kyurem-EX #86/98 worth grading?

At $36.73 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $1,133.97, giving a net return of +$921.82 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$43.85 and PSA 8 returns +$27.67, so PSA 8, 9 and 10 can all return a profit on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Kyurem-EX #86/98 exist?

PSA have graded 839 copies of Kyurem-EX #86/98, of which 182 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 21.7%, or roughly 1 in 4.6 graded copies.

Is Kyurem-EX #86/98 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 21.7% gem rate, Kyurem-EX grades better than the Ancient Origins average by 4.4 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Kyurem-EX #86/98?

Kyurem-EX #86/98 was illustrated by Ryo Ueda, who has illustrated 922 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Kyurem-EX #86/98 released?

Kyurem-EX #86/98 was released on 12 August 2015 as part of Ancient Origins. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 5 Pokémon from the Unova region.

Kyurem-EX 86/98

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Is Kyurem-EX 86/98 worth grading?

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