Groudon Pokémon card #XY52
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XY Black Star Promos·XY series·#XY52

Groudon #XY52

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Groudon #XY52 sits in the XY series and carries a live market value of $25.53, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$25.53
Cardmarket (EUR)
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Print variants
1
7d trend
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Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Groudon #XY52 today, you'd net about
$25.53after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $25.53Cardmarket $23.90Whatnot $22.45TCGplayer $21.97eBay $21.85

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.

Sell or hold?
No trend data

There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Groudon #XY52. Sell on your own schedule.

Groudon at a glance

  • Trades around $25.53 on TCGplayer.
  • No published price history.
  • Cardmarket does not list a price.
  • XY Black Star Promos, XY series, 2013.
  • Unknown rarity.
Market prices

Groudon price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Groudon #XY52.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$25.53
TCGplayer market
Low
$11.88
Mid
$35.18
High
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Deal check

Is this Groudon a good deal?

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Overview

About Groudon #XY52

Groudon is the #XY52 of 211 card in XY Black Star Promos, a modern-era set released in 2013 as part of the XY series. A Fighting-type (130 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.

Artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita; the Holofoil printing sits around $25.53, spanning $11.88–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
XY Black Star Promos
Series
XY
Number
#XY52 / 211
Rarity
Unknown
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
HP
130
Type
Fighting
Subtype
Basic
Released
2013/10/12
Card text

Groudon attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Groudon #XY52 — the playability layer behind the price.

FightingColorless

Rock Smash

20+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.

FightingFightingFightingColorless

Break Ground

100

This attack does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Battle stats

Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Groudon price analysis

What drives the current market value of Groudon #XY52.

There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $25.53.

At $25.53, Groudon draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

This $25.53 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

Cardmarket does not list Groudon, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.

Price trend

Groudon price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $26.49▼ 3.6% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $25.53

Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.

Groudon has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $25.53 to $26.49; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 3.6% below the high set October 15, 2026.

Recorded volatility runs near 1.7% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 3.6% over the tracked window.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg—
7-day avg—
30-day avg—
Trend price—

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$26.49
All-time low
$25.53
Off all-time high
-3.6%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
-3.6%
Max drawdown
-3.6%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
1.7%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$25.53
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $25.53high $26.49

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Groudon?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

The $25.53 market translates to a net of about $21.85 (eBay), $21.97 (TCGplayer), $23.90 (Cardmarket), $22.45 (Whatnot) or $25.53 (direct). That $3.68 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Groudon #XY52.

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Best net payout$25.53
Spread across platforms$3.68
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$3.6814.4%$21.85Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$3.5613.9%$21.97Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.636.4%$23.90Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$25.53Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$3.0812.1%$22.45Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Groudon?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Groudon #XY52 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Groudon #XY52.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $25.53 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $15.53 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $71.51 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-11.6% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$22.21
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$37.74
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$71.51
Expected value
$14.64
Expected profit
—
-11.6% ROI

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.

Set context

Groudon within XY Black Star Promos

Within XY Black Star Promos it is the #90 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 50%.

The set's top card is Pikachu EX (#XY124), valued at $499.82.

Rank in set
#90
of 178 tracked
Set median
$25.58
Rarity
Unknown
Series
XY
Full XY Black Star Promos report →
Value drivers

What makes Groudon valuable

  • The Mitsuhiro Arita artwork gives Groudon appeal beyond pure playability.
  • Groudon is a Unknown, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
  • As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Groudon is sought by players and collectors alike.
  • Groudon is a modern-era card (2013); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
  • Priced at $25.53 with steady supply, Groudon sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Groudon

  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Groudon can realise well above the $11.88 low end.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Groudon has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • For Groudon, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Bulk lots of Groudon can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
FAQ

Groudon value questions

How much is Groudon worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $25.53 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $11.88 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.

Should I buy Groudon?

As a modern-era Unknown card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.

How rare is Groudon?

Groudon is a Unknown 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.

What print variants exist for Groudon?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($25.53). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Groudon?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $25.53. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Groudon's value?

Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.

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