Genesect #XY196
Genesect #XY196 sits in the XY series and carries a live market value of $5.64, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 Genesect #XY196. Sell on your own schedule.
Genesect at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Live market value $5.64 for the Holofoil print.
- No published price history.
- XY Black Star Promos, XY series, 2013.
- Rarity: Common.
Genesect price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Genesect #XY196.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $0.95
- Mid
- $22.00
- High
- —
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About Genesect #XY196
Printed as #XY196 in XY Black Star Promos, Genesect belongs to the XY series and dates to 2013. The card carries 110 HP and Metal typing, with a Basic designation.
PLANETA illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $5.64, with listings from $0.95 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #XY196 / 211
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- PLANETA
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2013/10/12
Genesect attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Genesect #XY196 — the playability layer behind the price.
Linear Attack
This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Destructor Beam
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Genesect price analysis
What drives the current market value of Genesect #XY196.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($5.64) — 1 version in total.
$5.64 gives Genesect real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$5.64 gives Genesect real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket does not list Genesect, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Genesect 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.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 2 days for Genesect, with a recorded low of $5.64 and high of $5.64; current value is at 100% of that band.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 2 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Genesect?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $5.64 market translates to a net of about $4.59 (eBay), $4.62 (TCGplayer), $5.01 (Cardmarket), $4.73 (Whatnot) or $5.64 (direct). That $1.05 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Genesect 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 Genesect #XY196.
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 Genesect?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Genesect #XY196 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $5.64 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $51.62 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-64.5% 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.
Genesect within XY Black Star Promos
Within XY Black Star Promos it is the #176 most valuable of 178 tracked cards; the set median is $25.58.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 2%.
The set's top card is Pikachu EX (#XY124), valued at $499.82.
What makes Genesect valuable
- The PLANETA artwork gives Genesect appeal beyond pure playability.
- Modern (2013) sets are heavily collected, making Genesect's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- With steady supply, Genesect is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Its Metal typing means Genesect has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Genesect is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Genesect
- For Genesect, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.64 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Genesect has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Genesect can realise well above the $0.95 low end.
- Bulk lots of Genesect can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Genesect value questions
What is the value of Genesect?
Genesect trades near $5.64 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $0.95–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Should I buy Genesect?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Genesect?
Genesect is a Common card from XY Black Star Promos (XY series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Genesect are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.64). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Genesect sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.64. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Genesect?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by PLANETA also matters to collector demand.
Other Genesect cards
Genesect appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
