Blacephalon GX #52
📉 Dip AlertFrom Lost Thunder, Blacephalon GX (#52) is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card valued at $11.63 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.
Blacephalon GX #52 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Blacephalon GX at a glance
- Live market value $11.63 for the Holofoil print.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €12.04.
- Rarity tier — Ultra Rare.
- From Lost Thunder (Sun & Moon), released 2018.
- Short-term trend 0.2% (7d vs 30d).
Blacephalon GX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Blacephalon GX #52.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.12
- Mid
- $12.31
- 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 #52
Blacephalon GX is the #52 of 214 card in Lost Thunder, a modern-era set released in 2018 as part of the Sun & Moon series. The card carries 180 HP and Fire typing, with a GX designation.
The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and currently trades at $11.63 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $10.12 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Lost Thunder
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #52 / 214
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 180
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- GX
- Released
- 2018/11/02
Blacephalon GX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Blacephalon GX #52 — 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 #52.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($11.63).
At $11.63 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $11.63 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Blacephalon GX trends at €12.04 on Cardmarket (avg sold €11.18, lowest NM €2.00).
Blacephalon GX price history & movement
Recent sales average €10.09 over 7 days versus €10.07 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+0.2%).
Latest daily average €11.00 against a trend price of €12.04.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $11.62–$11.94. The most recent snapshot of $11.63 sits 3% up that range, 2.6% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 2.7% over the tracked window.
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.
On a $11.63 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $9.79 via eBay's default tier, $9.85 on TCGplayer, $10.70 on Cardmarket, $10.06 on Whatnot and $11.63 selling directly — a $1.84 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a ultra rare card, Blacephalon GX 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 Blacephalon GX #52.
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 Blacephalon GX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Blacephalon GX #52 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Blacephalon GX #52.
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 $11.63 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 $57.61 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-47.6% 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
Blacephalon GX ranks #48 of 86 tracked Lost Thunder cards by market value, against a set median of $12.75.
It sits in the top 45% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Lugia GX (#227), valued at $370.07.
What makes Blacephalon GX valuable
- As a Ultra Rare, Blacephalon GX sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Fire typing means Blacephalon GX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Modern-era (2018) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Blacephalon GX
- For Blacephalon GX, 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 $11.63 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $11.63 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Blacephalon GX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Lost Thunder was released in 2018; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Blacephalon GX value questions
What is the value of Blacephalon GX?
The current TCGplayer market value is $11.63 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $10.12 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €12.04.
Is Blacephalon GX a good investment?
As a modern-era Ultra Rare card it is holding steady in the short term (0.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Blacephalon GX rare?
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 ($11.63). 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 $11.63. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Blacephalon GX cost what it does?
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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