| Set | XY Black Star Promos |
| Card number | XY177a |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Hitoshi Ariga |
| Released | Oct 2013 |
Karen #XY177a Value (XY Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 15, 2026.
Karen XY177a is a Trainer promo from the XY Black Star Promo run, illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. The a suffix distinguishes it from the standard numbered sequence and gives it a clear variant identity. Despite the recognizable character and dedicated artwork, market data places it near the lower-priced end of the broad XY promo checklist.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $0.00 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €89.95 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €85.56 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €75.79 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 24 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,307 |
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What sets the price of Karen #XY177a
Karen #XY177a is a Promo Trainer card from XY Black Star Promos, the XY era (2013). It ranks as number 42 by price out of 256 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 13x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. The illustration is by Hitoshi Ariga.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 8 | $60.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $378.62 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $64.67 | 2 |
| CGC | 8 | $71.22 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,307 | 4 |
| PSA | 9 | $177.30 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $75.45 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $52.40 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Karen price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €89.99 | $0.00 |
| Sep 2026 | €90.00 | $0.00 |
| Aug 2026 | €91.29 | $0.00 |
| Jul 2026 | €94.29 | - |
| Jun 2026 | €90.00 | - |
| Apr 2026 | €75.00 | - |
| Mar 2026 | €70.00 | - |
| Feb 2026 | €61.50 | - |
| Jan 2026 | €65.00 | - |
| Dec 2025 | €63.50 | - |
| Nov 2025 | €62.00 | - |
| Oct 2025 | €63.00 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Karen #XY177a worth on Oct 15, 2026?
As of Oct 15, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $100.57, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,307 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €89.95. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Karen #XY177a worth?
As of Oct 15, 2026, a PSA 10 Karen #XY177a sells for about $1,307 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $100.57 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Karen #XY177a rare?
Karen #XY177a is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 42 by price among the 256 cards in XY Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Karen #XY177a worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 13.0x raw ($1,206 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 Karen I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (XY177a) 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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