| Set | Ancient Origins |
| Card number | 97 |
| Rarity | Rare Secret |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 240 |
| Artist | 5ban Graphics |
| Released | Aug 2015 |
Primal Groudon-EX #97 Value (Ancient Origins)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Released in 2015, Primal Groudon-EX 97 is a secret rare from XY Ancient Origins, illustrated by 5ban Graphics. Its gold-toned presentation and Primal Pokémon subject place it among the set's most prominent pulls. Market data ranks it near the top of the checklist, while the recent short-term trend has moved below its prior monthly average.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $278.07 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €435.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €175.49 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €511.75 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 63 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $3,153 |
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Why Primal Groudon-EX #97 is priced where it is
Primal Groudon-EX #97 is a Rare Secret Pokémon card from Ancient Origins, the XY era (2015). It ranks as number 3 by price out of 101 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 11x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($285.61 to $278.07). The illustration is by 5ban Graphics.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $1,709 | 2 |
| ACE | 9 | $522.43 | 2 |
| ACE | 8 | $297.96 | 3 |
| ACE | 7 | $178.73 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $583.85 | 3 |
| CGC | 10 | $950.00 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $311.61 | 1 |
| CGC | 7 | $141.34 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $3,153 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $638.08 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $489.68 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $237.42 | 5 |
| SGC | 9 | $529.55 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Primal Groudon-EX price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €435.00 | $278.07 |
| Oct 2026 | €446.77 | $281.83 |
| Sep 2026 | €450.00 | $284.99 |
| Aug 2026 | €416.32 | $276.86 |
| Jul 2026 | €415.91 | $271.90 |
| Jun 2026 | €304.62 | $271.90 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Primal Groudon-EX #97 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $278.07, a PSA 10 sells for around $3,153 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €435.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Primal Groudon-EX #97 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Primal Groudon-EX #97 sells for about $3,153 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $278.07 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Primal Groudon-EX #97 rare?
Primal Groudon-EX #97 is printed at Rare Secret rarity and ranks number 3 by price among the 101 cards in Ancient Origins. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Primal Groudon-EX #97 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $278.07.
Is Primal Groudon-EX #97 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 11.3x raw ($2,875 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Primal Groudon-EX I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (97) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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