Mega Charizard X ex — Black Star Promo 029 — ACE GEM MINT 10 (819)

Pokémon TCG: Mega Charizard X ex 029 – ACE Gem Mint 10

Set: Black Star Promo Source: Mega Charizard Tin Card Number: 029 Release Year: 2026 Language: English Grading Company: ACE (Authenticated Card Experts) Certification Number: 996819

Overview

A Gem Mint 10 copy of the Mega Charizard X ex Black Star Promo (029), sourced from the Mega Charizard Tin and graded by ACE. This is the top grade ACE awards, with no copies recorded at a higher grade in the ACE population for this card.

Illustrated by takuyoa, the card pairs the black-and-blue Mega Charizard X design with a bold multi-colour foil treatment, and packs a 360 HP body and the Inferno X attack. 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: 9 — Minor surface note only; does not affect the overall grade.
• 📐 Centering: 10 — Perfect border alignment on all sides.
• ✂️ Edges: 10 — Clean, sharp edges throughout.
• 📌 Corners: 10 — Sharp, clean corners with no visible wear.

Population Data

• Population with this label (Gem Mint 10): 692
• Total population (all labels): 717
• Population graded higher: 0
• Total submitted: 800
• Gem rate (proportion achieving 10): 90%

Worth noting for transparency: this card has a 90% gem rate, meaning a Gem Mint 10 is the typical outcome rather than a scarce one. What you are buying here is the top available grade with certainty — not a rare grade.

About the Card

Mega Charizard X ex 029 is a Black Star Promo exclusive to the Mega Charizard Tin, distinct from standard booster set pulls. The X-variant Charizard design has a long-standing following of its own, and combined with the promo's tin-exclusive distribution, it holds appeal for Charizard specialists and promo set collectors alike.

Product Details

• Card: Mega Charizard X ex
• Number: 029
• Set: Black Star Promo (Mega Charizard Tin)
• Grade: ACE Gem Mint 10
• Certification: 996819
• Condition: Sealed in original ACE packaging as received from grading

Summary

A Gem Mint 10 copy of one of the most recognisable modern Charizard promos, fully slabbed and sealed as returned from ACE, with no copies graded higher in the ACE census. The certification number is shown for independent verification.

Whether you're building a graded Charizard collection, chasing tin-exclusive promos, or want the top grade without gambling on a submission, this card covers it.