Xerneas EX #97
🔥 Hot MoveXerneas EX is card #97 from XY, a Ultra Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $17.18 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.
Demand for Xerneas EX #97 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Xerneas EX at a glance
- Short-term trend 45.2% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity tier — Ultra Rare.
- Live market value $17.18 for the Holofoil print.
- XY, XY series, 2014.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €8.50.
Xerneas EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Xerneas EX #97.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.00
- Mid
- $16.97
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Xerneas EX #97
Card #97 of XY is Xerneas EX, a modern-era Pokémon card from the XY series (2014). It is a Fairy-type Pokémon with 170 HP, printed as Basic, EX.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Holofoil printing sits around $17.18, spanning $7.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- XY
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #97 / 146
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 170
- Type
- Fairy
- Subtype
- Basic, EX
- Pokédex
- #716
- Released
- 2014/02/05
Xerneas EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Xerneas EX #97 — the playability layer behind the price.
Break Through
This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
X Blast
This Pokémon can't use X Blast during your next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Resistance
- Darkness -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Xerneas EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Xerneas EX #97.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($17.18) — 1 version in total.
At $17.18 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $17.18 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Xerneas EX trends at €8.50 on Cardmarket (avg sold €7.04, lowest NM €2.50).
Xerneas EX price history & movement
Recent sales average €10.28 over 7 days versus €7.08 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+45.2%).
Latest daily average €8.00 against a trend price of €8.50.
Xerneas EX has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $16.97 to $17.18; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 1.2%.
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 Xerneas EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $17.18 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $14.60 via eBay's default tier, $14.69 on TCGplayer, $15.97 on Cardmarket, $15.01 on Whatnot and $17.18 selling directly — a $2.58 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Xerneas EX #97.
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 Xerneas EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Xerneas EX #97 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 $17.18 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 $63.16 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-35.2% 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.
Xerneas EX within XY
Within XY it is the #9 most valuable of 22 tracked cards; the set median is $14.56.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 64%.
The set's top card is Blastoise EX (#142), valued at $174.86.
What makes Xerneas EX valuable
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Xerneas EX is a Fairy card with 170 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- The 5ban Graphics artwork gives Xerneas EX appeal beyond pure playability.
- Modern-era (2014) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
Buying & selling Xerneas EX
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Xerneas EX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Xerneas EX can realise well above the $7.00 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€10.28 and €7.08) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Xerneas EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $17.18 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Xerneas EX value questions
What is Xerneas EX #97 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $17.18 (low $7.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €8.50.
Should I buy Xerneas EX?
The card is rising on recent averages. Ultra Rare rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Xerneas EX?
Xerneas EX is a Ultra Rare card from XY (XY series, 2014). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Xerneas EX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($17.18). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Xerneas EX sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $17.18. 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 Xerneas EX?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fairy), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
Other Xerneas EX cards
Xerneas EX appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
