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Altaria ex - 253/182
Special Illustration Rare · #253/182
Altaria ex #253/182 (SV04: Paradox Rift) is worth about $46.91 today, the Near Mint market price from TCGplayer sales as of 2026-10-03.
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Altaria ex #253/182 is trending down: $46.91 today, down 14% in 30 days and 27% below its all-time high of $63.87 (2026-06-28). TCGplayer market price as of 2026-10-03, tracked daily since 2024-02-08. chart →
illustrated by Jiro Sasumo
appears in: Special Illustration Rares
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Holofoil · no eBay scan yetBuy-side estimate
$46.91
THINa patient buyer pays about $46.91 delivered, from live asks, not sales
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| TCGplayer market | $46.91 | verify ↗ |
| TCGplayer lowest ask | $45.00 |
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Cards 15-40% off their high after a month down 5-25% were higher 90 days later 55% of the time in our archive since 2024 (8,576 cases).
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- CARD TYPE
- Dragon
- STAGE
- Stage 1
- HP
- 260
- ATTACK 1
- [WM] Light Pulse (140) During your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks used by your opponent's Pokémon done to this Pokémon. (Damage is not an effect.)
- WEAKNESS
- None
- RESISTANCE
- None
- RETREAT COST
- 1
- CARD TEXT
- Ability — Humming Heal Once during your turn, you may heal 20 damage from each of your Pokémon. Pokémon ex rule — When a Pokémon ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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PRICE FAQ
What would a card shop pay for Altaria ex - 253/182?
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Shops and show vendors commonly offer about 70% of market in cash and 80% in store credit. At today's $46.91 market price that is roughly $33 cash or $38 trade for a near-mint copy. Selling it yourself on TCGplayer or eBay nets more after fees; see the seller-net answer below.
What is Altaria ex - 253/182 (SV04: Paradox Rift) worth today?
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Altaria ex - 253/182 [Holofoil] has a TCGplayer market price of $46.91 as of 2026-10-02.
Is Altaria ex - 253/182 going up or down in price?
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Altaria ex #253/182 is trending down: $46.91 today, down 14% in 30 days and 27% below its all-time high of $63.87 (2026-06-28). TCGplayer market price as of 2026-10-03, tracked daily since 2024-02-08. A 30-day drop this size is common after a reprint or a set rotation; the daily chart shows whether it has found a floor.
What is the all-time high price for Altaria ex - 253/182?
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The Near Mint price, the one quoted at the top of this page, peaked at $63.87 (2026-06-28). In TickerMint's daily data (since February 2024), the TCGplayer market price for Altaria ex - 253/182 [Holofoil] (all conditions) peaked at $70.90 (2025-03-08) and bottomed at $18.72 (2024-04-05).
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