Primal Groudon EX #73 Value
Japanese Premium Champion Pack · Card 73
Primal Groudon EX #73 comes from the Japanese Premium Champion Pack set, and it's one of those cards that collectors gravitate toward for its big Primal artwork and the punch it carries from that era of Pokemon. If you're searching for the Primal Groudon EX value, the short answer is that this is a genuinely sought after piece, with raw copies trading around $52 and graded gem mint copies climbing much higher. It's the kind of card that rewards patience, whether you're chasing one for a collection or trying to figure out what yours is worth right now.
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Primal Groudon EX price history
Ungraded value is $52, up 125% over the past year, with an all-time high of $52 in July 2026.
Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.
Primal Groudon EX price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 321 graded copies exist — only 236 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $52 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $118 | 236 |
| Grade 9 | $41 | 58 |
| Grade 8 | – | 20 |
| Grade 7 | – | 2 |
| Grade 6 | – | 1 |
| Grade 5 | – | 3 |
| Grade 4 | – | 1 |
| Grade 3 | – | – |
| Grade 2 | – | – |
| Grade 1 | – | – |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Primal Groudon EX — collector's take
Is Primal Groudon EX worth grading?
So is it worth grading? Let's look at the math. A raw, ungraded copy sits at $52, while a PSA 10 brings $118, which works out to about 2.3 times the raw price. That's a real jump, and it's tempting. But a Grade 9 only pulls $41, which is actually less than the raw price, and that's the honest risk here: grading isn't a guarantee, and gem mint is genuinely hard to hit. You're paying grading fees and waiting on turnaround time with no promise the card comes back a 10. If your copy already looks sharp with clean edges and centering, it might be worth the shot. If there's any doubt, plenty of collectors are just as happy holding it raw.
How rare is it?
Across all grading services, there are 321 total graded copies of Primal Groudon EX on record, and 236 of those landed a PSA 10. That's a striking ratio, it tells you that when this card does get sent in, it tends to grade well, but it also means true gem mint copies aren't sitting around waiting to be found. With a population this tight, every graded copy carries a bit more weight, and that scarcity is baked directly into why the PSA 10 price sits so far above raw.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy's tracking actually earns its keep, since no price guide catches this the way live pack data does. We've recorded Primal Groudon EX pulled 200 or more times across packs, collector-crypt, courtyard, and tilt-rips, and the biggest recorded pull value hit $1,580. If you're chasing this card in the wild, it's shown up in Celebrations Pack, Mythic Pokémon Gacha Pack, Grail Pokémon Gacha Pack, Wildcard Basic Pack, and Pokémon Pro Pack. Just remember, opening packs is a gamble no matter how good the card looks on paper, and most rips don't come out ahead. Knowing where it's actually landed at least gives you real odds instead of guesswork.
Questions people ask
How much is Primal Groudon EX worth?
A raw, ungraded Primal Groudon EX #73 is valued at $52. Graded copies move differently, with a Grade 9 sitting at $41 and a PSA 10 reaching $118, so condition makes a real difference here.
Is Primal Groudon EX worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for about 2.3x the raw price at $118 versus $52. But a Grade 9 only brings $41, less than raw, so grading only pays off if you're confident the copy is gem mint quality.
What set is Primal Groudon EX from?
Primal Groudon EX #73 comes from the Japanese Premium Champion Pack set, which is where collectors go looking when they want this specific card.
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