Iron Thorns ex Twilight Masquerade #196
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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 $2.62 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $48 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 18× 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.
Competitive play · Limitless
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 415 | $48$42–$60 | |
| PSA 9pop 307 | $13$13–$17 | |
| PSA 8pop 38 | $12$6–$19 |
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 54% of 768 PSA-graded Iron Thorns ex copies are a gem-mint 10 (415 of 768) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (6 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 54% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$25); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $48.04 | $70.47 | −$25 | 18.3× |
| PSA 9 | $13.39 | $70.12 | −$59 | 5.1× |
| PSA 8 | $12.41 | $70.11 | −$60 | 4.7× |
⚖️ 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% | $3.00 |
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
38% spreadCurrently 38% 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
15% 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 5 July 2026, Iron Thorns ex from Twilight Masquerade is worth approximately $2.62 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 18× the raw ungraded value of $2.62.
Should I grade my Iron Thorns ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $48 versus $2.62 raw — roughly a 18× 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 $2.62 ungraded.