Blacephalon GX #199
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Lost Thunder, Blacephalon GX (#199) is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card valued at $42.96 on TCGplayer today.
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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 Blacephalon GX #199 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Blacephalon GX at a glance
- Ultra Rare rarity.
- Short-term trend 28.3% (7d vs 30d).
- Lost Thunder, Sun & Moon series, 2018.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €22.18.
- Trades around $42.96 on TCGplayer.
Blacephalon GX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Blacephalon GX #199.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $42.81
- Mid
- $64.00
- 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 Blacephalon GX #199
Card #199 of Lost Thunder is Blacephalon GX, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Sun & Moon series (2018). It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 180 HP, printed as GX.
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $42.96, with listings from $42.81 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Lost Thunder
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #199 / 214
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 180
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- GX
- Pokédex
- #806
- Released
- 2018/11/02
Blacephalon GX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Blacephalon GX #199 — the playability layer behind the price.
Bursting Burn
Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Burned and Confused.
Mind Blown
Put any amount of Fire Energy attached to your Pokémon in the Lost Zone. This attack does 50 damage for each card put in the Lost Zone in this way.
Burst GX
Discard 1 of your Prize cards. If it’s an Energy card, attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 3
Blacephalon GX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Blacephalon GX #199.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($42.96).
This $42.96 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $42.96, Blacephalon GX draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Blacephalon GX trends at €22.18 on Cardmarket (avg sold €17.35, lowest NM €5.49).
Blacephalon GX price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €23.22 against a 30-day average of €18.10 (+28.3%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €20.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €22.18.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Blacephalon GX, with a recorded low of $42.21 and high of $42.96; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Blacephalon GX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $42.96 market translates to a net of about $36.97 (eBay), $37.18 (TCGplayer), $40.46 (Cardmarket), $37.98 (Whatnot) or $42.96 (direct). That $5.99 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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Should you grade Blacephalon GX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Blacephalon GX #199 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Blacephalon GX #199.
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 $42.96 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $53.43 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $88.94 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $10.47 (12.6% 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.
Blacephalon GX within Lost Thunder
By market value Blacephalon GX sits at #19 of 86 in Lost Thunder (set median $12.75).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 79%.
The set's top card is Lugia GX (#227), valued at $370.07.
What makes Blacephalon GX valuable
- Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Blacephalon GX is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Priced at $42.96 with steady supply, Blacephalon GX sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Blacephalon GX is a modern-era card (2018); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
Buying & selling Blacephalon GX
- Lost Thunder was released in 2018; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Blacephalon GX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€23.22 and €18.10) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $42.96 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Blacephalon GX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Blacephalon GX value questions
What is the value of Blacephalon GX?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $42.96 (low $42.81, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €22.18.
Will Blacephalon GX hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+28.3%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Blacephalon GX?
Blacephalon GX is a Ultra Rare card from Lost Thunder (Sun & Moon series, 2018). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Blacephalon GX have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($42.96). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Blacephalon GX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $42.96. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Blacephalon GX's value?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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