Professor's Research — Black Bolt 085
The reverse holo print runs 1.6× the normal one. Which print you are holding matters more than the card.
Prices for all 2 prints
TCGplayer · snapshot Aug 13, 2026| Market (US) | Listings low–high | Europe avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse holo | $0.23 | $0.02 | €0.10 |
| Normal | $0.14 | $0.01 | — |
United States vs Europe
Same card, reverse holo print, two marketplaces.
Europe is 50% cheaper than the US for this print. Before acting on that, count shipping across the Atlantic, customs on the way in, and the risk of a card travelling in an envelope.
Converted at the European Central Bank reference rate for 2026-08-12. Currency moves on its own — the gap shown here is the gap on that date.
Last 30 days
Cardmarket rolling averages for the reverse holo print.
| Window | Average sale |
|---|---|
| Last 24 hours | €0.16 |
| Last 7 days | €0.17 |
| Last 30 days | €0.11 |
The 24-hour average has risen 45% against the 30-day average — €0.11 to €0.16. A single day is a thin sample; treat it as direction, not as a price.
About this card’s market
In Europe the card has been climbing: the 24-hour average is 45% above the 30-day one.
It sits joint 122nd of 172 priced cards in Black Bolt.
It is a Uncommon card, printed in 2025, illustrated by Taira Akitsu.
It has rotated out of Standard but remains legal in Expanded.
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