Mega Darkrai ex

Don't bother grading raw copies—a PSA 10 barely pulls 1.2× the raw price, so the cost won't pay back. Raw sales are shifting regularly, with 36 moving in the last fortnight at a median of £158.75, though the cheapest UK ask sits at £148.95; expect more competition from auctions than fixed listings here. The market clearly accepts ACE-graded copies, which made up 49 of 52 recent graded sales, and this card dominates Pitch Black as the set's top value at 30.9% of the total.

• CautionPSA 10 barely beats raw here (1.2×). Don't pay to grade.
• NotableUK buyers accept ACE for this card: 49 of 52 recent graded sales were ACE.
• NotableMore auctions (12) than fixed-price listings (11): buyers expect to bid.
• NotableRaw copies actually sell for £159 (37 UK sales in 90 days, latest £138 on 17 Sep); the cheapest ask is £149.
• NotableRaw copies sell about 18 times a week (36 sales in 14 days).
• Notable1st most valuable card in Pitch Black (of 120 priced).
• NotableThis card is 30.9% of the set's total value (£579).