Altaria ex
SV04: Paradox Rift · 253/182 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
253/182
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Altaria ex Worth?
Altaria ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV04: Paradox Rift, card number 253/182. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Altaria ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Altaria ex (SV04: Paradox Rift, 253/182) is worth around $45.27 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $45.27, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $29.61. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $45.27, Lightly Played $38.08, Moderately Played $35.01, Heavily Played $35.15, Damaged $29.61 — 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 $250.00 — about 5.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $55.00.
Is It Worth Grading Altaria ex?
Grading Altaria ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($45.27) and a PSA 10 ($250.00) is about $204.73 — a 5.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $55.00, CGC 10 $300.00, CGC 9.5 $71.99. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $85.08 | $85.08 | $85.08 | 3 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 70 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $99.68 | $99.68 | $99.68 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $28.72 | $28.72 | $28.72 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 29 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $29.10 | $29.10 | $29.10 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $71.99 | $71.99 | $71.99 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 45 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 36 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 46 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $28.51 | $28.51 | $28.51 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $29.61 | $29.61 | $29.61 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $35.15 | $35.15 | $35.15 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $38.08 | $43.99 | $43.99 | 216 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $35.01 | $35.01 | $35.01 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $45.27 | $44.07 | $48.00 | 1,999 |
Is Altaria ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Altaria ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Altaria ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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