Jirachi-EX #98
Jirachi-EX is card #98 from Plasma Blast, a Ultra Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $189.95 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Jirachi-EX #98. Sell on your own schedule.
Jirachi-EX at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Current TCGplayer market value $189.95 (Holofoil).
- Set: Plasma Blast (Black & White, 2013).
- Rarity tier — Ultra Rare.
Jirachi-EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Jirachi-EX #98.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $66.07
- Mid
- $129.60
- High
- —
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Is this Jirachi-EX a good deal?
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About Jirachi-EX #98
Printed as #98 in Plasma Blast, Jirachi-EX belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2013. A Metal-type (90 HP), this ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and currently trades at $189.95 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $66.07 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Plasma Blast
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #98 / 101
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- EX
- Released
- 2013/08/14
Jirachi-EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Jirachi-EX #98 — the playability layer behind the price.
Stellar Guidance
When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench, you may search your deck for a Supporter card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Hypnostrike
Both this Pokémon and the Defending Pokémon are now Asleep.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Stellar Guidance
- Attacks
- 1
Jirachi-EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Jirachi-EX #98.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($189.95).
At $189.95 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
$189.95 places Jirachi-EX in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
Cardmarket does not list Jirachi-EX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Jirachi-EX price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $189.95–$189.95. The most recent snapshot of $189.95 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Jirachi-EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $189.95 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $164.48 via eBay's default tier, $165.43 on TCGplayer, $180.10 on Cardmarket, $168.95 on Whatnot and $189.95 selling directly — a $25.47 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a ultra rare card, Jirachi-EX sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Jirachi-EX #98.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Jirachi-EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Jirachi-EX #98 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Jirachi-EX #98.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $189.95 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $538.40 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $158.30. You need a graded sale of $235.93 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $248.59 (108.1% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Jirachi-EX within Plasma Blast
By market value Jirachi-EX sits at #5 of 33 in Plasma Blast (set median $15.80).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 88%.
The set's top card is Palkia-EX (#100), valued at $525.64.
What makes Jirachi-EX valuable
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Ultra Rare, Jirachi-EX sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Priced at $189.95 with thin supply, Jirachi-EX sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Jirachi-EX is a modern-era card (2013); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Jirachi-EX is a Metal card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Jirachi-EX
- Bulk lots of Jirachi-EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Jirachi-EX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $189.95 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $189.95 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Jirachi-EX value questions
How much is Jirachi-EX worth?
Jirachi-EX trades near $189.95 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $66.07–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Jirachi-EX a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Jirachi-EX?
Jirachi-EX is a Ultra Rare card from Plasma Blast (Black & White series, 2013). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Jirachi-EX?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($189.95). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Jirachi-EX sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $189.95. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Jirachi-EX cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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