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Groudon - XY Black Star Promos (#XY52)
- Number
- XY52
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Fighting
This legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling Kyogre.
Groudon - XY Black Star Promos
Groudon is a Promo Pokémon card from the XY Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2013, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number XY52 in the XY Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Fighting-type Pokémon with 130 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $12.34, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Groudon has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#XY52 in XY Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 43Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 12 active listings · updated 2853m ago
Market price history
Sale History 61 sales · since 2023-11-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $53.04 | ||
| PSA 7 | $29.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $36.01 | ||
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $68.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $174.02 | ||
| RAW | $42.72 | ||
| PSA 7 | $26.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $32.64 | ||
| PSA 9 | $54.48 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $68.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $177.74 | ||
| RAW | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $24.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $30.33 | ||
| PSA 9 | $57.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $68.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $181.25 | ||
| RAW | $49.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $36.39 | ||
| PSA 9 | $65.75 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $70.96 | ||
| PSA 10 | $213.59 | ||
| RAW | $59.49 | ||
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $67.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $69.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $238.73 | ||
| RAW | $40.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $21.06 | ||
| PSA 9 | $49.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $68.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $202.50 | ||
| RAW | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $21.13 | ||
| PSA 9 | $36.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $68.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $123.96 | ||
| RAW | $24.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $38.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $42.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $46.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $117.50 | ||
| RAW | $28.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $31.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $40.64 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $154.42 | ||
| RAW | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $31.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $47.57 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $52.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $173.05 | ||
| RAW | $28.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $49.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $54.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $182.32 | ||
| RAW | $36.29 | ||
| PSA 9 | $55.29 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $61.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $166.52 |
Other printings of Groudon
Groudon FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Groudon from XY Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $12.34 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Groudon?
This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Groudon has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Groudon?
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Groudon released?
The XY Black Star Promos set released in 2013, so this card (#XY52 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Groudon?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the XY Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.