The BREAKthrough cards worth grading are Secret Rare Mewtwo-EX #163/162 and #164/162, plus Full Art M Mewtwo-EX #159 and #160. M Houndoom-EX #154, Houndoom-EX #153 and Supporter Brigette #161 also qualify when pack-fresh and well centered.
According to Cardmarket's BREAKthrough expansion overview, XY BREAKthrough is the eighth XY-series expansion, released November 4, 2015. It holds 162 cards plus 2 secret rares. It introduced BREAK Evolution, where BREAK cards add HP and attacks.
Table of Contents
- Why does PSA 10 decide profit?
- Which chase cards lead the set?
- Do Houndoom and Brigette justify grading?
- When should you keep the card raw?
Why does PSA 10 decide profit?
In its certification record for M Mewtwo-EX #159, PSA Cert Verification values Full Art M Mewtwo-EX #159 at $2,173 in GEM MT 10. The same source lists $279 in MINT 9 and $134 in NM-MT 8. Most profit sits in GEM MT 10, not lower grades.
PSA Cert Verification shows the same cliff for regular Ultra Rare M Mewtwo-EX #64. It estimates $797 in GEM MT 10 against $103 in MINT 9. A near-mint copy does not carry enough premium.
Which chase cards lead the set?
DigitalTQ tracks Secret Rare Mewtwo-EX #164/162 around $168-$198 raw, with highs above $209, in its Mewtwo-EX price tracking. The pair, #163/162 and #164/162, leads BREAKthrough demand. Their raw price gives the clearest margin for grading.
Full Art M Mewtwo-EX #159 and #160 follow as strong submissions. They combine character demand with large PSA 10 premiums. A centered copy has more upside than a played copy.
Do Houndoom and Brigette justify grading?
GetCardBase lists Full Art M Houndoom-EX #154, Houndoom-EX #153 and Supporter Brigette #161 as other worthwhile submissions. Houndoom brings collector demand, while Brigette brings playable Supporter demand. Both types can support grading fees in top grade.
The same GetCardBase price review places common Ralts near $0.99 raw. That card lacks margin after fees and selling costs. Keep bulk commons and played Ultra Rares raw.
When should you keep the card raw?
CardGrading.app puts professional grading near $19-$100+ per Pokemon card plus shipping in its 2026 grading guide. Tier and turnaround set the final fee. A BREAKthrough card must gain more than fee plus selling costs.
Send only copies that pass this check: PSA Cert Verification lists M Mewtwo-EX #63 in PSA 8 at $62. That result often falls below total grading and selling costs. Inspect centering, corners and edges before you submit.
- clean corners and edges with no whitening
- strong centering front and back
- pack-fresh gloss with no scratches or bends
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