Pokémon · XY
M Garchomp-EX
XY Black Star Promos · #XY168 · Promo · 2013
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Market reference
$116.65
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- XY168 / 216
- Release year
- 2013
- Rarity
- Promo
- HP
- 210
- Subtype
- MEGA · EX
- Evolves from
- Garchomp-EX
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Pokédex #
- 445
- Series
- XY
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Attacker
- Damage efficiency
- 180 damage
- 45 per Energy
- Prize liability
- 2 Prizes given up
- Two-prize Pokémon — a single KO swings the prize race
Strategy & play
How M Garchomp-EX plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Its main attack (Crimson Edge) needs 4 Energy — a turn-4 swing on manual attachment — you’ll want Energy acceleration to power it up on time.
- Hits for 180 — one-shots small Basics and support Pokémon, but trades down into the format’s big attackers.
- Needs Water / Fighting Energy to attack — note its own type is Dragon, so build for the attack cost, not the type.
- Dragon type, weak to Fairy ×2 — a Fairy attacker doing ≥105 effectively one-shots it.
- A two-prize Pokémon — each KO gives the opponent 2 Prizes, so a single bad trade can lose the race. Back it with single-prize attackers.
How to beat M Garchomp-EX
- Exploit its Fairy weakness — ≥105 damage one-shots it.
- It gives up 2 Prizes — out-trade it with single-prize attackers.
Budget alternatives
Cheaper cards that fill a similar role in Standard decks. Reference prices — most-played option first.
More by 5ban Graphics
This card was illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
Building around M Garchomp-EX?
Drop it into the deck builder for a live consistency score, synergy suggestions, and Standard legality checks.
About this card
WFFCCrimson Edge — 180
This Pokémon does 10 damage to itself for each damage counter on it.
Mega Evolution rule: When 1 of your Pokémon becomes a Mega Evolution Pokémon, your turn ends.
Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Weakness:Y×2
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Upcoming events
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Recent tournament results
View calendar →Tournaments from the past 30 days where M Garchomp-EX was legal.
Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/07/21| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $83.57 | $99.99 | $750.00 | $116.65 | — |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2025/11/18| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €95.60 |
| 7-day average | €84.23 |
| 30-day average | €59.01 |
| Low | €14.99 |
| Trend price | €74.83 |
| Low (excellent+) | €70.00 |
| reverseHoloAvg1 | €24.95 |
| Reverse holo 7-day | €18.04 |
| averageSellPrice | €147.80 |
| Reverse holo 30-day | €13.17 |
| Reverse holo trend | €18.48 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my M Garchomp-EX is real?
M Garchomp-EX is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is M Garchomp-EX worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for M Garchomp-EX is $116.65; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is M Garchomp-EX from?
M Garchomp-EX is from the Pokémon set "XY Black Star Promos" in the XY series, released in 2013.
What rarity is M Garchomp-EX?
M Garchomp-EX is a Promo card in the XY Black Star Promos set.
