Carbink Price Guide
Pokémon · Ascended Heroes · 242/217 · Illustration Rare · Released 2026
Carbink (Ascended Heroes 242/217) is currently worth $5.87 raw (near mint) and $72.73 in PSA 10 (as of Aug 10, 2026). Values come from real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex) and are refreshed daily. Grading is the single biggest value lever — check the raw-to-PSA-10 gap below, then scan your copy to see if its centering makes the grade.
Current prices
Raw (ungraded)
| NM | $5.87 |
| LP | $5.78 |
| MP | $4.87 |
| DM | $4.52 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $72.73 | $16.11 | $82.00 | $25.61 | $41.93 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.60 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $18.55 | — | — | $27.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.60 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $7.51 | — | — | — | — |
Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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Is it worth grading?
Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Carbink sells for $72.73 against $5.87 raw: a $66.86 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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Carbink — frequently asked
How much is Carbink (Ascended Heroes) worth?
As of Aug 10, 2026, Carbink (Ascended Heroes): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $5.87, a PSA 10 sells for about $72.73, a PSA 9 for about $18.55. Values come from real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex) and are refreshed daily.
How much is a PSA 10 Carbink worth?
As of Aug 10, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Carbink (Ascended Heroes) sells for about $72.73, compared with $5.87 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is Carbink worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carbink sells for $72.73 against $5.87 raw: a $66.86 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Where do these Pokémon card prices come from?
Prices are real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex), refreshed daily. Raw values reflect near-mint (NM) ungraded copies; graded values are per grading company and grade.
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Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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