Altaria ex Paradox Rift #253
Altaria ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Paradox Rift (#253), illustrated by Jiro Sasumo. It's a Stage 1 ex Dragon-type Pokémon with 260 HP, evolving from Swablu. Its current blended market value is $62.26 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $370 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 6× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 20 sold$370$314–$425 | |
| PSA 9 | 18 sold$79$68–$91 | |
| PSA 8 | 5 sold$57$49–$66 | |
| PSA 7 | $34$23–$36 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$73.69 grading fee → 5.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $369.59 | $73.69 | +$234 | 5.9× |
| PSA 9 | $79.49 | $70.78 | −$54 | 1.3× |
| PSA 8 | $57.33 | $70.56 | −$75 | 0.9× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 6,918 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 29.5% | $370.00 |
| PSA 9 | 52.5% | $79.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 18% | $62.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
15% spreadCurrently 15% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
13% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Swablu.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
About the Pokémon
ALTARIA dances and wheels through the sky among billowing, cotton-like clouds. By singing melodies in its crystal-clear voice, this POKéMON makes its listeners experience dreamy wonderment.
Card details
Other Altaria ex cards
There are 4 different Altaria ex printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Paradox Rift #253 (Special Illustration Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Altaria ex (Paradox Rift #253) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Altaria ex from Paradox Rift is worth approximately $62.26 ungraded (near-mint), and around $370 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Altaria ex?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Altaria ex from Paradox Rift is worth around $370 — roughly 6× the raw ungraded value of $62.26.
Should I grade my Altaria ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $370 versus $62.26 raw — roughly a 6× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Altaria ex rare?
Altaria ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Paradox Rift (card #253), illustrated by Jiro Sasumo. Its current blended market value is $62.26 ungraded.