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TCGAI.PRO Groudon ex 2006 · Nintendo Black Star Promos (EX Collector’s Tins) · #038
6.5 Excellent-Mint
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Certificate #28C91BE5D105 · Pokémon
Groudon ex
Nintendo Black Star Promos (EX Collector’s Tins) · #038 · 2006
6.5 TCGAI Score
Excellent-Mint Keep raw
Keep raw. Grading costs more than it adds.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Condition report
Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.
Estimated by the AI from the photo. Borders drawn wider than real so the offset shows.
| Check | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Corners | 9 | 9 |
| Edges | 9 | 9 |
| Surface | 9 | 9 |
| Whitening | 10 | 10 |
Limited by Corners 9 wear across several zones
What the AI found
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
What this card sells for
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded 7
$1,220
Raw, ungraded
$89.75
Grading premium
+1259%
Price by grade
| Grade | Average | Range and sales |
|---|---|---|
| Raw | $89.75 | $55.00 – $89.75 · 1 listing |
| Grade 1 | $275 | $250 – $300 · 2 sales |
| Grade 3 | $170 | $140 – $200 · 2 sales |
| Grade 4 | $400 | $400 – $400 · 2 sales |
| Grade 5 | $550 | $340 – $699 · 4 sales |
| Grade 6 | $750 | $650 – $1,000 · 6 sales |
| Grade 7 This card | $1,220 | $1,000 – $1,757 · 7 sales |
| Grade 8 | $3,250 | $3,100 – $3,602 · 3 sales |
| Grade 9 | $11,250 | $6,000 – $30,000 · 6 sales |
| Grade 10 | $35,000 | 10 sales |
Estimate from eBay and PriceCharting listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot.
Reference used to identify the card
The card was matched against this image from Web search (OpenAI). It only confirms which card it is; the grade comes from your photos.
Groudon ex
About this card
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
History
Groudon is a Pokémon character; this card is a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon-ex illustrated by Ryo Ueda.
The Japanese PLAY Promotional card preceded the English print. The English #038 version was included in EX Collector's Tins released October 1, 2006.
- The English card is Nintendo Black Star Promo #038; the corresponding Japanese card is PLAY Promo #028/PLAY.
- Its Frenzy Poké-Body boosts its attacks against an opponent with Kyogre, Kyogre ex, Rayquaza, or Rayquaza ex in play.
- The card's Earthquake attack also damages Groudon ex's own Benched Pokémon.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Promotional card; listed as a promo rather than a conventional set rarity.
- First printed in
- Japanese PLAY Promotional cards
- English copies were distributed in EX Collector's Tins.
- No reliable print-run figure was found.
Collector notes
Condition. Check the holo surface for scratches and the edges and corners for whitening; inspect centering and the reverse for wear.
Storage. Store in a clean sleeve and a rigid protector, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
Authenticity. Compare the card's number, promo marking, artwork, text, and holo treatment with verified examples. The supplied details identify the English Nintendo Black Star Promo #038, but do not authenticate an individual copy.
Sources: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net, pricecharting.com, pulllist.org
Card details
- Name
- Groudon ex
- Game
- Pokémon
- Set
- Nintendo Black Star Promos (EX Collector’s Tins) (Nintendo Black Star Promo)
- Number
- 038
- Year
- 2006
- Rarity
- Promo (Holofoil)
- Language
- English
- Manufacturer
- The Pokémon Company
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- Identification
- Matched on Web search (OpenAI)
- Certificate
- #28C91BE5D105
- Graded on
- Nov 2, 2026
- Views
- 1
- Rules
- rules-v2.4
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