Grade pack-fresh full-art Virizion-EX, Genesect-EX, Jirachi-EX, Dialga-EX, Palkia-EX and Iris first. Add secret-rare Exeggcute, Virizion, Dusknoir and Rare Candy when centering and surfaces look gem-worthy. Grading means third-party authentication and condition scoring on a 1-10 scale. Plasma Blast is the tenth Black and White expansion, per Bulbapedia, released in English on August 14, 2013 with Generation V Pokemon, Team Plasma cards, Genesect, and 101 numbered cards plus secrets.
Table of Contents
- Which full-arts pay for grading?
- Which secret rares deserve a closer look?
- What about regular-art Ultra Rares?
- When should a Plasma Blast holo stay raw?
Which full-arts pay for grading?
CBR's set breakdown targets Virizion-EX 96, Genesect-EX 97, Jirachi-EX 98, Dialga-EX 99, Palkia-EX 100 and Supporter Iris 101. These full-arts combine player demand, display appeal and set importance.
Palkia EX #100 shows the largest grading premium in the set. According to PriceCharting's current market data, it trades around $267 raw versus about $873 in Grade 9 and $4,251 in PSA 10. Submit only copies with sharp corners, clean edges and strong gloss.
Which secret rares deserve a closer look?
Secret rares Exeggcute 102, Virizion 103, Dusknoir 104 and Rare Candy 105 are strong candidates in clean condition. Cardrake places their raw prices roughly at $140-$150, with Rare Candy graded near $629 in PSA 10.
Virizion #103 is especially pack-fresh dependent. According to PriceCharting's current market data, it trades around $86.83 raw versus about $409 in Grade 9 and $3,050 in PSA 10. Prioritize bright yellow borders, intact shine and no edge whitening.
What about regular-art Ultra Rares?
Most regular-art pulls do not clear grading costs unless they look gem-worthy. PriceCharting data for regular-art Jirachi EX #60 shows about $16.49 raw versus $59.99 in Grade 9 and $3,210 in PSA 10.
That spread makes condition the entire decision. A likely PSA 10 can justify submission, while a Grade 9 or lower often does not. Compare centering, print lines and back-edge wear before paying a fee.
When should a Plasma Blast holo stay raw?
Low high-grade population supports premiums, but only for true gems. PSA cert verification reports only 54 Gem Mint 10 copies of 2013 Plasma Blast Virizion #103, with zero graded higher.
Check centering first because older holos often miss. Retro Vault Emporium's PSA grading guide states PSA 10 needs about 55/45 or better front centering and 75/25 or better back centering. Keep off-center, whitened or scratched copies raw, and use these checks:.
- Front and back centering looks even under direct light
- No white dots on edges, corners or back border
- No scratches, print lines or clouding on the holo area
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