Iron Boulder ex 217 / 162 Pokemon Card from Temporal Forces Set
Iron Boulder ex is a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon card with 240 HP. It is classified as an ex and Future Pokémon, illustrated by 5ban Graphics. This card is…
- Set: Temporal Forces
- Number: 217/162
- Rarity: Hyper Rare
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About the Iron Boulder ex Pokémon Card
Iron Boulder ex is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 240 HP from the Temporal Forces set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 217/162 and is classified as Hyper Rare. The Temporal Forces set was released on March 22, 2024.
Iron Boulder ex Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Iron Boulder ex
Card number: 217/162
Set: Temporal Forces
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Hyper Rare
Subtypes: Basic, ex, Future
Type: Fighting
HP: 240
Artist: 5ban Graphics
Release date: March 22, 2024
Why Collect the Iron Boulder ex Pokémon Card?
Iron Boulder 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 Temporal Forces 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 Boulder ex Pokémon Card
Iron Boulder ex was illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
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 Boulder ex Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Iron Boulder ex is about $9.29. Recent listings range from roughly $7.50 (low) to $78.20 (high), with a mid-point near $9.73. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Temporal Forces set has a median card value near $0.28 and an average near $6.38, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -2% over the last 7 days and -8% 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 Temporal Forces set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Iron Boulder ex Pokémon Card
Whether Iron Boulder 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 Boulder ex Pokémon Card?
Hyper Rare cards such as Iron Boulder 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 (217/162) sits above the set's printed total of 162, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Other Printings of Iron Boulder ex
Iron Boulder ex appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Temporal Forces 207 (around