Mega Charizard Y eX 030 — Black Star Promo 030 - ACE Gem Mint 10

Pokémon TCG: Mega Charizard Y eX 030 – ACE Gem Mint 10

Set: Black Star Promo Source: Mega Charizard Tin Card Number: 030 Release Year: 2026 Language: English Grading Company: ACE (Authenticated Card Experts) Certification Number: 1396295

Overview

A Gem Mint 10 copy of the Mega Charizard Y eX Black Star Promo (030), sourced from the Mega Charizard Tin and graded by ACE. This is the highest grade ACE awards, achieved here with perfect 10s across all four assessed categories.

Illustrated by Ultimateinudog, the card sets Mega Charizard Y against a blaze of orange and red with the Explosion Y attack — a 360 HP body and one of the most striking of the recent Mega promos. Returned directly from ACE grading and sold sealed in its original ACE packaging, unopened and unhandled since receipt.

Grade & Subgrades

🏆 Overall Grade: Gem Mint 10

The highest grade awarded by ACE, indicating a card in near-perfect condition across all assessed categories.

• 🔲 Surface: 10 — No scratches, print defects or visible wear.
• 📐 Centering: 10 — Perfect border alignment on all sides.
• ✂️ Edges: 10 — Clean, sharp edges throughout.
• 📌 Corners: 10 — Sharp, clean corners with no visible wear.

A clean sweep of perfect subgrades across the board.

Population Data

• Population with this label (Gem Mint 10): 759
• Total population (all labels): 791
• Population graded higher: 0
• Population graded lower: 143
• Total submitted: 934
• Gem rate (proportion achieving 10): 85%

For transparency: with an 85% gem rate this card gems very readily, so a 10 is the expected outcome rather than a scarce one. The value here is certainty of the top grade without a submission gamble.

About the Card

Mega Charizard Y eX 030 is a Black Star Promo exclusive to the Mega Charizard Tin, distinct from standard booster set pulls. It forms a natural pair with the Mega Charizard X eX promo (029) from the same tin, making it a target for collectors assembling the complete X and Y pairing — and Charizard's standing needs no introduction.

Product Details

• Card: Mega Charizard Y eX
• Number: 030
• Set: Black Star Promo (Mega Charizard Tin)
• Illustrator: Ultimateinudog
• Grade: ACE Gem Mint 10
• Certification: 1396295
• Condition: Sealed in original ACE packaging as received from grading

Summary

A Gem Mint 10 Mega Charizard Y eX with perfect 10s across surface, centering, edges and corners, from the tin-exclusive print. Fully slabbed and sealed as returned from ACE, with the certification number shown for independent verification.

Whether you're building a graded Charizard collection, completing the X and Y tin pairing, or want the top grade without gambling on a submission, this card delivers.