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Black Kyurem XY80

Name: Black Kyurem #XY80 - XY Black Star Promos | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: xyp-XY80
Price: 54.32 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: XY Black Star Promos Released: Oct 12, 2013

Pokémon: Kyurem

Dragon Type Promo Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita

Raw Prices

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54.32 $4.48 (8.99%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	18,498.01	9.98%	x341
PSA9	692.07	68.44%	x13
PSA8.5	99.90	—	x1.8
PSA8	98.28	10.80%	x1.8
PSA7	50.32	9.85%	x0.9

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
10
1.09%
$18,498.01
PSA 9 Mint
131
14.22%
$692.07
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
381
41.37%
$98.28
PSA 7 Near Mint
237
25.73%
$50.32
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
105
11.40%
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PSA 5 Excellent
18
1.95%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
14
1.52%
—
PSA 3 Very Good
8
0.87%
—
PSA 2 Good
2
0.22%
—
PSA 1 Poor
11
1.19%
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Is Black Kyurem XY80 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $54.32 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $94.62

$54.32

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 —

$50.32

PSA 7 −$38.54

$98.28

PSA 8 +$3.18

$692.07

PSA 9 +$519.78

$18,498

PSA 10 +$16,011

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $54.32 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 Black Kyurem

It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Kyurem
National Pokédex #[646]
Card Number XY80
Card RarityPromo
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date12/10/2013
SeriesXY
Expansion XY Black Star Promos
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionUnova
Generation Generation 5

Card Attributes

Energy Type Dragon
Health Points120 HP
Weakness Fairy ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Thunder Nail40
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Frozen Slice120
This Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Black Kyurem in a dynamic and powerful pose. The scene is charged with electricity, with bolts of energy crackling around its body, highlighting its intense nature. The background is a mix of deep blues and blacks, creating a dramatic contrast that enhances the electricity's glow. The atmosphere is intense and energetic, emphasizing Black Kyurem's formidable presence.The art style is bold and vibrant, with strong lines and dynamic shading. The color palette is dominated by blues, blacks, and flashes of electric yellow and white, enhancing the sense of power and energy. The shading is smooth yet dramatic, adding depth and dimensionality to the Pokémon's form. The mood is one of power and intensity, capturing the essence of Black Kyurem's formidable abilities.

Cameos

Reshiram only partially visible

Playability Overview

Black Kyurem balances risk and reward by offering strong damage and potential paralysis, making it strategic for turning the tide but requiring careful HP management due to self-inflicted damage.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Icebound FuryThis Black Kyurem card radiates a chilling intensity with its icy hues and dynamic pose. It would fit perfectly on a "Frozen Legends" page, surrounded by other powerful Ice-type Pokémon. The electric blue highlights add a nice contrast, making it pop against the cooler colors of its surroundings.Additional Binder Suggestions: Glacier / Intense / Cool Tones / Ice Age / Legendary Power

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Black Kyurem #XY80 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Black Kyurem #XY80 from XY Black Star Promos — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Black Kyurem #XY80 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Black Kyurem has moved up 9% to $54.32. PSA 10 copies are up 10% over the same period.

How rare is Black Kyurem #XY80?

Black Kyurem #XY80 is a Promo, one of the higher rarity tiers in XY Black Star Promos.

Is Black Kyurem #XY80 worth grading?

At $54.32 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $18,498.01, giving a net return of +$16,010.95 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$519.78 and PSA 8 returns +$3.18, so PSA 8, 9 and 10 can all return a profit on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Black Kyurem #XY80 exist?

PSA have graded 921 copies of Black Kyurem #XY80, of which 10 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 1.1%, or roughly 1 in 92 graded copies.

Is Black Kyurem #XY80 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 1.1% gem rate, Black Kyurem grades worse than the XY Black Star Promos average by 5.1 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Black Kyurem #XY80?

Black Kyurem #XY80 was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, who has illustrated 1418 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Black Kyurem #XY80 released?

Black Kyurem #XY80 was released on 12 October 2013 as part of XY Black Star Promos. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 5 Pokémon from the Unova region.

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