What is the starting value for an ungraded Throh [Master Ball] #53?

An ungraded copy of Throh [Master Ball] #53 from the Japanese Black Bolt set starts at $3.

How much is a PSA 10 graded version of this card worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of Throh [Master Ball] #53 is valued at $44.

Is the Black Bolt set a good investment for Pokémon collectors?

The Black Bolt set features cards like Throh [Master Ball] #53, which shows clear value differences based on grading.

Throh [Master Ball] #53 — Pokémon Japanese Black Bolt Card Value

Pokémon Japanese Black Bolt

What the Throh [Master Ball] #53 card from Pokémon Japanese Black Bolt is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Throh [Master Ball] #53 value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 9 $22 · PSA 10 $44. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

Ungraded

7.3×

$22

Grade 9

14.7×

$44

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 14.7× raw.

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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Which version do you have?

To simply own Throh #53, purchase the Standard version for $1. The Master Ball ($3) and Poke Ball ($2) versions offer collectors premium packaging or specific editions, adding value beyond the base card. Buyers prioritizing budget should stick to the Standard. Those seeking display appeal or completeness should pay the slight premium for the Master Ball or Poke Ball versions.

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Master Ball— this pageThroh [Master Ball] #53 — Pokémon Japanese Black Bolt Card Value$3.13$44.06eBay ↗

Poke BallThroh [Poke Ball] #53 — Pokémon Japanese Black Bolt Card Value$1.52$36.71eBay ↗

StandardThroh #53 — Pokémon Japanese Black Bolt Card Value$1.4—eBay ↗

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Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Japanese Black Bolt
Game: Pokémon

Throh [Master Ball] #53 (Pokémon Japanese Black Bolt) card value

An ungraded Throh [Master Ball] #53 from Pokémon Japanese Black Bolt averages around $3. A Grade 9 copy runs about $22, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $44.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$3	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$22	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$44	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting value for an ungraded Throh [Master Ball] #53?: An ungraded copy of Throh [Master Ball] #53 from the Japanese Black Bolt set starts at $3.
How much is a PSA 10 graded version of this card worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of Throh [Master Ball] #53 is valued at $44.
Is the Black Bolt set a good investment for Pokémon collectors?: The Black Bolt set features cards like Throh [Master Ball] #53, which shows clear value differences based on grading.