Blacephalon GX
SM - Lost Thunder · 52/214 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
52/214
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Blacephalon GX Worth?
Blacephalon GX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SM - Lost Thunder, card number 52/214. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Blacephalon GX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Blacephalon GX (SM - Lost Thunder, 52/214) is worth around $10.37 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $10.37, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.01. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $10.37, Lightly Played $7.93, Moderately Played $8.85, Heavily Played $7.38, Damaged $4.01 — 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 $95.00 — about 9.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $13.50.
Is It Worth Grading Blacephalon GX?
Grading Blacephalon GX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($10.37) and a PSA 10 ($95.00) is about $84.63 — a 9.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $13.50, CGC 10 $45.00, PSA 8 $19.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.99 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.39 | $9.39 | $9.39 | 36 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.01 | $6.29 | $6.29 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $7.38 | $7.38 | $7.38 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.93 | $7.93 | $7.93 | 132 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.85 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.37 | $8.99 | $14.20 | 422 |
Is Blacephalon GX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Blacephalon GX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Blacephalon GX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
