Iron Valiant ex
SV04: Paradox Rift · 261/182 · Hyper Rare
Current Prices
Number
261/182
Rarity
Hyper Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Iron Valiant ex Worth?
Iron Valiant ex (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in SV04: Paradox Rift, card number 261/182. 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 Valiant ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Iron Valiant ex (SV04: Paradox Rift, 261/182) is worth around $3.96 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.96, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.63. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.96, Lightly Played $4.24, Moderately Played $3.39, Heavily Played $2.48, Damaged $2.63 — 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 $92.50 — about 23x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $25.00.
Is It Worth Grading Iron Valiant ex?
Grading Iron Valiant ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.96) and a PSA 10 ($92.50) is about $88.54 — a 23x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.00, CGC 10 $20.00, CGC 9.5 $12.25. 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 | $3.93 | $3.93 | $3.93 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 87 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.25 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 | 36 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 28 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $17.51 | $17.51 | $17.51 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.63 | $2.63 | $2.63 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.48 | $2.48 | $2.48 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.24 | $3.10 | $4.72 | 304 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.39 | $3.09 | $3.09 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.96 | $2.99 | $5.85 | 2,202 |
Is Iron Valiant ex a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Iron Valiant ex are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Iron Valiant ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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