Suicune ex STANDARD PSA 10
Crown Zenith CLK · Japanese Print · Card #010
Currently Sourcing from Japan
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Japanese version
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We source Japanese PSA 10 copies separately — typical turnaround 7–14 days once someone requests this language.
Card Background & Set Context
Suicune debuted in Pokemon Gold and Silver (1999) as one of the three Legendary Beasts of Johto — wandering Pokemon awakened by Ho-Oh in the Brass Tower legend. The character has carried strong narrative weight through Pokemon Crystal where it took center-stage as the version mascot. Crown Zenith CLK released in Japan in January 2023 as Sword & Shield's farewell set. The Galarian Gallery sub-collection brought back fan-favourite Pokemon across multiple generations in alternate-art framings. CLK-010 captures Suicune in the Galarian Gallery aesthetic, drawing on the Beast's signature crystal cape and serene visual identity established across two decades of Pokemon games and TCG appearances.
Investment Analysis
Suicune ex CLK-010 occupies a mid-tier price band within the Crown Zenith CLK Pokemon ex line, currently sourcing around US$25.16 (poke10 listings, last 30d). The card pairs a long-running Legendary Beast Pokemon with the Crown Zenith special-set aura. Demand fundamentals lean on three pillars: Suicune's recognition as one of the original Johto Legendary Beasts (alongside Entei and Raikou), the closed Crown Zenith print window, and Pokemon ex mechanic appeal that adds gameplay relevance on top of collector demand. Grading economics for CLK-010 are tighter than for the higher-tier Galarian Gallery alt-arts: raw-to-PSA-10 lift sits in the 1.8-2.5x range on observed sale data, before grading service fees. Holders should weigh that the lift narrows further when shipping and JPY-USD FX is netted out. The card is best held as part of a broader Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery basket rather than as a single-position trade.
Risks to Watch
Reprint risk is moderate-low — Suicune is a recurring Pokemon TCG character but the specific Galarian Gallery framing is set-locked. Format rotation does not apply to collector value. JPY/USD FX exposure matters at the source-price level: a yen rebound compresses imported raw margins. Listing platform velocity risk: 13 active listings is healthy but a sudden glut from a Japanese collection liquidation could pressure short-term pricing. Grading service backlog can stretch capital tie-up beyond a quarter, particularly if the card is submitted alongside higher-priority Galarian Gallery alts.
Global Market Comparison
No sold-comp history yet for this card. Our price above reflects our own sourcing + margin; region benchmarks will populate as we ingest more data.
Card Background & Set Context
Suicune debuted in Pokemon Gold and Silver (1999) as one of the three Legendary Beasts of Johto — wandering Pokemon awakened by Ho-Oh in the Brass Tower legend. The character has carried strong narrative weight through Pokemon Crystal where it took center-stage as the version mascot. Crown Zenith CLK released in Japan in January 2023 as Sword & Shield's farewell set. The Galarian Gallery sub-collection brought back fan-favourite Pokemon across multiple generations in alternate-art framings. CLK-010 captures Suicune in the Galarian Gallery aesthetic, drawing on the Beast's signature crystal cape and serene visual identity established across two decades of Pokemon games and TCG appearances.
Investment Analysis
Suicune ex CLK-010 occupies a mid-tier price band within the Crown Zenith CLK Pokemon ex line, currently sourcing around US$25.16 (poke10 listings, last 30d). The card pairs a long-running Legendary Beast Pokemon with the Crown Zenith special-set aura. Demand fundamentals lean on three pillars: Suicune's recognition as one of the original Johto Legendary Beasts (alongside Entei and Raikou), the closed Crown Zenith print window, and Pokemon ex mechanic appeal that adds gameplay relevance on top of collector demand. Grading economics for CLK-010 are tighter than for the higher-tier Galarian Gallery alt-arts: raw-to-PSA-10 lift sits in the 1.8-2.5x range on observed sale data, before grading service fees. Holders should weigh that the lift narrows further when shipping and JPY-USD FX is netted out. The card is best held as part of a broader Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery basket rather than as a single-position trade.
Japanese vs English & Variants
CLK-010 is the standard Galarian Gallery Suicune ex printing within Crown Zenith CLK. The card has no parallel SR or SAR counterpart in the same set numbering. Cross-set, Suicune has appeared as Suicune V (Sword & Shield Promo), Suicune VMAX (no — there is no VMAX), and earlier as Suicune EX printings in XY-era sets; CLK-010 ranks as the most recent Crown Zenith-era Suicune special print. Compared to the corresponding Entei and Raikou CLK Galarian Gallery prints, Suicune typically commands a small premium reflecting its higher base recognition from Pokemon Crystal mascot status. Japanese centring is generally tighter than English Crown Zenith parallels.
Authentication & Cert Verification
Authenticate CLK-010 by inspecting the holo etching across Suicune's crystal cape — legitimate copies show a consistent diagonal foil pattern. Verify the Galarian Gallery card number formatting and confirm the gold ex symbol in the upper-right corner is sharp without ink bleed. JP Crown Zenith back-print quality is generally high; soft edges and minor whitening on the bottom border are the most common pre-grading defects. Counterfeits typically miss the texture relief on the foil and have inconsistent ex symbol metallization.
Risks to Watch
Reprint risk is moderate-low — Suicune is a recurring Pokemon TCG character but the specific Galarian Gallery framing is set-locked. Format rotation does not apply to collector value. JPY/USD FX exposure matters at the source-price level: a yen rebound compresses imported raw margins. Listing platform velocity risk: 13 active listings is healthy but a sudden glut from a Japanese collection liquidation could pressure short-term pricing. Grading service backlog can stretch capital tie-up beyond a quarter, particularly if the card is submitted alongside higher-priority Galarian Gallery alts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much is Suicune ex CLK-010 worth?
Raw Near-Mint Japanese copies source at ~US$25 (poke10, last 30d). 13 active listings on observed Japanese platforms suggest healthy liquidity.
Is CLK-010 part of Galarian Gallery?
Yes — CLK-010 is a Galarian Gallery Pokemon ex card in the Crown Zenith CLK Japanese special set.
Should I grade my Suicune ex CLK-010?
Raw-to-PSA-10 lift sits around 1.8-2.5x on observed comps; net of fees, grading is marginal unless the copy inspects gem-mint clean.
How does this compare to Entei and Raikou CLK?
All three Legendary Beasts have CLK Galarian Gallery prints. Suicune typically holds a small premium thanks to Pokemon Crystal mascot recognition.
Is the Pokemon ex mechanic playable?
Pokemon ex is a current Scarlet & Violet era mechanic, but Crown Zenith CLK promos are primarily collector-targeted rather than competitive staples.
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Data Sources & References
- PSA grade & population: psacard.com/pop — authoritative PSA population report
- Japan market reference: snkrdunk.com
- US market reference: pricecharting.com
- Card image & metadata: Pokemon TCG API
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