| Set | Flashfire |
| Card number | 88a |
| Rarity | Rare Ultra |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Masakazu Fukuda |
| Released | May 2014 |
Blacksmith #88a Value (Flashfire)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Blacksmith number 88a is an alternate Ultra Rare Trainer tied to the 2014 Flashfire expansion. Masakazu Fukuda's illustration gives the Fire specialist a character-centered presentation, distinct from the ordinary Trainer layout. Despite the elevated rarity label, current raw demand places it at the bottom of the set's price ranking, making it an accessible oddball within the XY era checklist.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €61.58 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €38.34 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €31.90 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 21 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $527.80 |
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Blacksmith #88a: rarity, grading and trend
Blacksmith #88a is a Rare Ultra Trainer card from Flashfire, the XY era (2014). It ranks as number 7 by price out of 110 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 7.7x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. The illustration is by Masakazu Fukuda.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGS | 9 | $36.55 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $527.80 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $54.99 | 3 |
| PSA | 8 | $23.69 | 4 |
| PSA | 7 | $27.39 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Blacksmith price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €61.58 | - |
| Oct 2026 | €60.82 | $0.00 |
| Sep 2026 | €58.45 | $0.00 |
| Aug 2026 | €38.76 | $0.00 |
| Jul 2026 | €30.00 | - |
| Jun 2026 | €29.66 | - |
| May 2026 | €29.50 | - |
| Apr 2026 | €29.00 | - |
| Mar 2026 | €28.41 | - |
| Feb 2026 | €27.40 | - |
| Jan 2026 | €28.58 | - |
| Oct 2025 | €25.00 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Blacksmith #88a worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $68.72, a PSA 10 sells for around $527.80 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €61.58. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Blacksmith #88a worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Blacksmith #88a sells for about $527.80 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $68.72 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Blacksmith #88a rare?
Blacksmith #88a is printed at Rare Ultra rarity and ranks number 7 by price among the 110 cards in Flashfire. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Blacksmith #88a worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 7.7x raw ($459.08 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 Blacksmith I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (88a) 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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