Altaria ex Paradox Rift #253
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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 $61.35 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $372 — 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 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 2,042 | 20 sold$372$316–$428 | |
| PSA 9pop 3,629 | 18 sold$80$68–$92 | |
| PSA 8pop 1,062 | 5 sold$58$49–$66 | |
| PSA 7pop 120 | $34$23–$36 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Only 30% of 6,918 PSA-graded Altaria ex copies are a gem-mint 10 (2,042 of 6,918) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (9 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 29.5% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$237); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $371.92 | $73.71 | +$237 | 6.1× |
| PSA 9 | $79.99 | $70.79 | −$52 | 1.3× |
| PSA 8 | $57.69 | $70.57 | −$74 | 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% | $372.00 |
| PSA 9 | 52.5% | $80.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 18% | $61.00 |
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
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
12% spreadCurrently 12% 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
11% 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 5 July 2026, Altaria ex from Paradox Rift is worth approximately $61.35 ungraded (near-mint), and around $372 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 $372 — roughly 6× the raw ungraded value of $61.35.
Should I grade my Altaria ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $372 versus $61.35 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 $61.35 ungraded.