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Chase Card Spotlight30 September 2026 · 3 min read

Blastoise & Piplup GX (Alternate Art) Chase Card Spotlight: Is It Worth Grading? (2026-09-30)

Raw vs PSA 10 pricing, grading ROI and TCGInvest's grade signal for Blastoise & Piplup GX (Alternate Art) from Cosmic Eclipse.

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⚠ For informational purposes only. Data sourced from eBay UK sold listings and TCG Invest's price pipeline. Not financial advice.

Blastoise & Piplup GX (Alternate Art)Cosmic Eclipse logo
Blastoise & Piplup GX (Alternate Art) (#N/A) — Cosmic Eclipse
Special Rare · SM era

Raw: £282.55 (-2.6% 30d)
PSA 10: £2253.97 (-1.2% 30d)
Grade multiplier: 7.98x
Grading ROI: £1951.42 (645%)

The Blastoise & Piplup GX Alternate Art from Cosmic Eclipse (Special Rare, SM era) represents a high-impact grading opportunity for UK investors. With a 7.98x grade multiplier and potential ROI of 645%, this card exemplifies the economics of Special Rare Pokémon GX chase cards, where condition premiums remain robust despite modest recent price softening in both raw and graded markets.

Pricing & Grading Economics

TCGInvest Grade Signal: Worth Grading
Grading Decision Box
Assumed grading cost: £20 (typical bulk PSA service + shipping)
Break-even PSA 10 price needed: £302.55
Current PSA 10 price margin above break-even: £1951.42
Price Points Raw (ungraded)
Market Price £282.55
Low Volatility (3.7% 30-day price swing)
30-Day Low: £262.8 30-Day High: £289.97

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