
Archaludon ex is a Stage 1 Metal-type Pokémon card with 300 HP. It is part of the Surging Sparks set from the Scarlet & Violet series and is classified as a…
Archaludon ex is a Metal-type Pokémon card with 300 HP from the Surging Sparks set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 241/191 and is classified as Special Illustration Rare. The Surging Sparks set was released on November 8, 2024.
Card name: Archaludon ex
Card number: 241/191
Set: Surging Sparks
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1, ex
Type: Metal
HP: 300
Release date: November 8, 2024
National Pokédex number: 1018
Archaludon 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 Surging Sparks 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.
The current aggregated market price for Archaludon ex is about
For context, the Surging Sparks set has a median card value near $0.27 and an average near $5.65, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -13% over the last 7 days and -22% 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 Surging Sparks set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Archaludon 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.
PSA has graded 1,818 copies of this card, of which 760 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 41.8%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
Special Illustration Rare cards such as Archaludon 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 (241/191) sits above the set's printed total of 191, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 1,818 copies to date.
Archaludon ex appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Surging Sparks 224 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Archaludon ex pokémon card is a Special Illustration Rare card from the Surging Sparks set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about
Archaludon ex is from the Surging Sparks set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 241/191 with the Special Illustration Rare rarity.
Archaludon ex is classified as Special Illustration Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 1,818 copies so far, with about 41.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 1,818 copies, of which 760 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 41.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Special Illustration Rare cards such as Archaludon 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.
The Surging Sparks set was released on November 8, 2024.
Yes. Archaludon ex appears on 5 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.