Iron Treads ex
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 248/198 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
248/198
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Iron Treads ex Worth?
Iron Treads ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, card number 248/198. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Iron Treads ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Iron Treads ex (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, 248/198) is worth around $4.41 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.41, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.86. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.41, Lightly Played $3.93, Moderately Played $3.16, Heavily Played $2.95, Damaged $2.86 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $55.00 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $14.50.
Is It Worth Grading Iron Treads ex?
Grading Iron Treads ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.41) and a PSA 10 ($55.00) is about $50.59 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $14.50, CGC 10 $80.00, CGC 9.5 $5.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.62 | $4.62 | $4.62 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.73 | $7.73 | $7.73 | 31 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 18 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.50 | $12.50 | $16.50 | 32 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.86 | $2.86 | $2.86 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.95 | $2.95 | $2.95 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.93 | $3.00 | $3.40 | 451 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.16 | $3.16 | $3.16 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.41 | $3.00 | $6.28 | 3,437 |
Is Iron Treads ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Iron Treads ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Iron Treads ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
