Iron Valiant ex 261 / 182 Pokemon Card from Paradox Rift Set
Iron Valiant ex is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon card with 220 HP. It is part of the Paradox Rift set from the Scarlet & Violet series and was illustrated by…
- Set: Paradox Rift
- Number: 261/182
- Rarity: Hyper Rare
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About the Iron Valiant ex Pokémon Card
Iron Valiant ex is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 220 HP from the Paradox Rift set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 261/182 and is classified as Hyper Rare. The Paradox Rift set was released on November 3, 2023.
Iron Valiant ex Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Iron Valiant ex
Card number: 261/182
Set: Paradox Rift
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Hyper Rare
Subtypes: Basic, ex, Future
Type: Psychic
HP: 220
Artist: aky CG Works
Release date: November 3, 2023
National Pokédex number: 1006
Why Collect the Iron Valiant ex Pokémon Card?
Iron Valiant ex sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Paradox Rift set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Iron Valiant ex Pokémon Card
Iron Valiant ex was illustrated by aky CG Works.
For Hyper Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
Market Price and Value of the Iron Valiant ex Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Iron Valiant ex is about $5.90. Recent listings range from roughly $4.00 (low) to
For context, the Paradox Rift set has a median card value near $0.27 and an average near $4.82, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +1% over the last 7 days and +7% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Paradox Rift set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Iron Valiant ex Pokémon Card
Whether Iron Valiant ex is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Iron Valiant ex Pokémon Card?
Hyper Rare cards such as Iron Valiant ex are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Its collector number (261/182) sits above the set's printed total of 182, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Other Printings of Iron Valiant ex
Iron Valiant ex appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Prismatic Evolutions 157 (around $76.55), Paradox Rift 249 (around