Black Kyurem ex
SV08: Surging Sparks · 048/191 · Double Rare
Current Prices
Number
048/191
Rarity
Double Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Black Kyurem ex: Rarity & Collectibility
Black Kyurem ex in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #048/191 of the SV08: Surging Sparks set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Black Kyurem ex?
In 2026, a Near Mint Black Kyurem ex (Rare, SV08: Surging Sparks #048/191) changes hands at roughly $0.75, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $0.75, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.38. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.75, Lightly Played $0.67, Moderately Played $0.52, Heavily Played $0.75, Damaged $0.38 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Black Kyurem ex is valued near $41.64 — about 56x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Black Kyurem ex: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Black Kyurem ex sits around $41.64 — roughly 56x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $15.50, CGC 10 $12.99, BGS 9.5 $10.50 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.18 | $1.99 | $2.36 | 79 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $41.64 | $41.64 | $41.64 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 28 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.67 | $0.63 | $0.99 | 647 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.52 | $0.53 | $0.53 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.75 | $0.35 | $2.00 | 10,062 |
Collector Outlook for Black Kyurem ex
Black Kyurem ex holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Black Kyurem ex on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
