Iron Thorns ex Twilight Masquerade #196
Iron Thorns ex is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card from Twilight Masquerade (#196), illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki. It's a Basic ex Future Lightning-type Pokémon with 230 HP, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $2.46 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $48 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 20× 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.
Competitive play · Limitless
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $48$42–$60 | |
| PSA 9 | $13$13–$17 | |
| PSA 8 | $12$6–$19 |
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 ~$70.47 grading fee → 19.5× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $48.04 | $70.47 | −$25 | 19.5× |
| PSA 9 | $13.39 | $70.12 | −$59 | 5.4× |
| PSA 8 | $12.41 | $70.11 | −$60 | 5.0× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 768 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 54% | $48.00 |
| PSA 9 | 40% | $13.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 6% | $2.00 |
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
35% spreadCurrently 35% cheaper on Cardmarket than PriceCharting. 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
10% cheaper than the USCard text
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Card details
Other Iron Thorns ex cards
There are 3 different Iron Thorns ex printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Twilight Masquerade #196 (Ultra Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Iron Thorns ex (Twilight Masquerade #196) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Iron Thorns ex from Twilight Masquerade is worth approximately $2.46 ungraded (near-mint), and around $48 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 Iron Thorns ex?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Iron Thorns ex from Twilight Masquerade is worth around $48 — roughly 20× the raw ungraded value of $2.46.
Should I grade my Iron Thorns ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $48 versus $2.46 raw — roughly a 20× 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 Iron Thorns ex rare?
Iron Thorns ex is a Ultra Rare card from Twilight Masquerade (card #196), illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki. Its current blended market value is $2.46 ungraded.