Archaludon ex
SV08: Surging Sparks · 241/191 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
241/191
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Archaludon ex Worth?
Archaludon ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV08: Surging Sparks, card number 241/191. 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.
Archaludon ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Archaludon ex (SV08: Surging Sparks, 241/191) is worth around $11.41 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $11.41, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $10.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $11.41, Lightly Played $11.53, Moderately Played $13.13, Heavily Played $9.00, Damaged $10.00 — 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 $40.00 — about 3.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $24.99.
Is It Worth Grading Archaludon ex?
Grading Archaludon ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($11.41) and a PSA 10 ($40.00) is about $28.59 — a 3.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $24.99, CGC 10 $23.00, CGC 9.5 $9.50. 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 | NEAR MINT | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 64 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 30 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.53 | $11.00 | $11.75 | 112 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $13.13 | $13.13 | $13.13 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $11.41 | $9.45 | $13.49 | 1,853 |
Is Archaludon ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Archaludon 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 Archaludon ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
