Question 1

Is Combusken worth grading?

Accepted Answer

So is Combusken worth grading? Let's talk it through honestly. A raw copy sits at $18, and a PSA 10 comes in at $21, roughly that familiar 1.2x jump graders like to see, but it's worth noting a Grade 9 example is actually valued higher at $92 in this case, which tells you condition and grading outcomes can shift the numbers in ways that don't always follow a straight line. Grading costs money and time regardless of the result, and there's no guarantee your copy comes back gem mint. Before you send anything off, weigh the grading fee against what you'd actually gain, and remember that a clean raw copy sitting in a sleeve is still a perfectly good way to enjoy the card without the gamble.

Question 2

How rare is Combusken?

Accepted Answer

Out of everything graded, only 264 copies of this Combusken exist across all grades, and just 40 of those have reached PSA 10. That's a fairly tight gem mint pool when you think about it, meaning true top-condition copies don't come around often. It doesn't scream rarity the way some chase cards do, but that population data shows gem mint Combusken is genuinely harder to land than the raw price alone might suggest, and that scarcity is part of what keeps interest steady among people building out Crystal Guardians sets.

Question 3

Where can you pull Combusken?

Accepted Answer

This is where PackSpy's live data actually tells a story the price guides can't. We've recorded Combusken pulled 39 times, all of it coming out of tilt-rips, and it's shown up in Pokemon Dime Pack and Dime Pack style openings. Here's the honest part though, the biggest recorded pull value for this card was $0, which is a good reminder that pulling from packs is a gamble and most rips don't turn a profit, even on cards people recognize. If you specifically want a Combusken for your collection, buying it directly on the secondary market for that $18 raw price is usually the more reliable route than hoping it turns up in a rip.

Question 4

How much is Combusken worth?

Accepted Answer

A raw or ungraded Combusken Reverse Holo #16 from Crystal Guardians is valued at $18. Graded copies shift the number around a bit, with PSA 10 sitting at $21 and Grade 9 actually valued higher at $92 based on current market data.

Question 5

Is Combusken worth grading?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your goals. The jump from $18 raw to $21 at PSA 10 is modest, roughly 1.2x, and with only 40 PSA 10 copies existing out of 264 graded total, gem mint isn't guaranteed. Factor in grading costs before deciding, it may not always make financial sense for every copy.

Question 6

Why is the Combusken Reverse Holo #16 print worth more than the standard one?

Accepted Answer

Reverse holo prints carry that shimmer across the card frame instead of just the artwork, which collectors tend to prefer visually, and it's part of why this version holds distinct market value with $18 raw and $92 at Grade 9. Suwama Chiaki's illustration also adds appeal for collectors who follow specific artists across sets.

Grade	Value	Population	PSA / CGC
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)	$511	40	21 / 19
PSA 9	$130	110	92 / 18
PSA 8	$51	72	40 / 32
PSA 7	$6.75	16	7 / 9
PSA 6	$5.00	13	5 / 8
PSA 5	$4.00	5	3 / 2
PSA 4	$3.00	4	1 / 3
PSA 3	$3.00	1	- / 1
PSA 2	$3.00	-	- / -
PSA 1	$20	3	3 / -
Raw / Ungraded	$18	-	-

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