Is Karen #XY177a going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Karen has moved up 2.5% to $94.53.

How rare is Karen #XY177a?

Karen #XY177a is a Promo, one of the higher rarity tiers in XY Black Star Promos.

How many PSA 10 copies of Karen #XY177a exist?

PSA have graded 1,314 copies of Karen #XY177a, of which 87 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 6.6%, or roughly 1 in 15 graded copies.

Is Karen #XY177a hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 6.6% gem rate, Karen grades better than the XY Black Star Promos average by 0.4 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Karen #XY177a?

Karen #XY177a was illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga, who has illustrated 344 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Karen #XY177a released?

Karen #XY177a was released on 12 October 2013 as part of XY Black Star Promos. It belongs to the Modern era.

Karen XY177a

Name: Karen #XY177a - XY Black Star Promos | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: xyp-XY177a
Price: 94.53 USD
Availability: InStock

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

Promo Illustrator: Hitoshi Ariga

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94.53 $2.26 (2.45%)

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PSA 10 Gem Mint
87
6.62%
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PSA 9 Mint
364
27.70%
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
502
38.20%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
252
19.18%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
85
6.47%
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PSA 5 Excellent
15
1.14%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
4
0.30%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.08%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
1
0.08%
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Is Karen XY177a worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $94.53 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $140.84

$94.53

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $94.53 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 TypeTrainer
Card Number XY177a
Card RarityPromo
IllustratorHitoshi Ariga
Release Date12/10/2013
SeriesXY
Expansion XY Black Star Promos
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print

Card Attributes

Energy Type Trainer

Rules

Each player shuffles all Pokémon in his or her discard pile into his or her deck.
You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Karen, confidently posed with a subtle smirk that conveys both charm and mystery. Her flowing blue hair contrasts against a vibrant red background adorned with roses, enhancing an aura of elegance and strength. The art style features clean lines and a semi-realistic approach, emphasizing emotion and dynamism. The color palette blends soft pastels with striking reds, creating a vivid atmosphere. Shading adds depth to her figure, highlighting her confident stance. Overall, the scene radiates a powerful yet inviting mood, encapsulating Karen's role as a strong, dependable supporter in the Pokémon world.

Cameos

Umbreon

Playability Overview

Karen can reset both players' Pokémon resources, which offers strategic recycling but risks restoring your opponent's Pokémon as well, requiring careful timing and deck planning.

Karen XY177a

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