Black Kyurem (Japanese)
CP2: Legendary Shine Collection · 020/027 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
020/027
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Black Kyurem (Japanese) Worth?
Black Kyurem (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the CP2: Legendary Shine Collection set, card number 020/027. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Black Kyurem (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Black Kyurem (Japanese) (CP2: Legendary Shine Collection, 020/027) is worth around $49.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $49.99, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $29.01. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $49.99, Lightly Played $47.49, Moderately Played $29.01 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $226.78 — about 4.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $84.99.
Is It Worth Grading Black Kyurem (Japanese)?
Grading Black Kyurem (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($49.99) and a PSA 10 ($226.78) is about $176.79 — a 4.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $84.99, CGC 10 $424.50, PSA 8 $18.50. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $22.61 | $22.61 | $22.61 | 1 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $29.01 | $29.01 | $29.01 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $424.50 | $424.50 | $424.50 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $226.78 | $226.78 | $226.78 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $47.49 | $47.49 | $47.49 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 10 |
Is Black Kyurem (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Black Kyurem (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Black Kyurem (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
