Question 1

What is the current market value of Iron Hands ex #248?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Iron Hands ex (Paradox Rift) sits near $11.30. Its 7-day trend is negative at 11.4%. That is close to the 30-day average of $11.27. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $9.50 to $13.89 (39% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Special Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Iron Hands ex #248 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 11.4% over 7 days, with the card now 19% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $9.50 and $13.89 create a 39% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($11.27), pricing is near equilibrium. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Iron Hands ex #248 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, Paradox Rift introduced this print of Iron Hands ex. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Special Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 230. Energy typing is Lightning. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic, ex, and Future subtype designation. Card rules text: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Notable move text references "Arm Press" and "Amp You Very Much". Fighting weakness applies to this print. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Iron cards available?

Accepted Answer

Iron Hands ex sits within a broader pool of Iron variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 4 cards, 2 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.71 to $26.03 (3566% spread). The current card sits +53% versus the sampled alternative average of $7.39. Notable alternatives include Iron Hands ex #223 (Paradox Rift) at $2.06, Iron Hands ex #70 (Paradox Rift) at $0.76, Iron Hands ex #154 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $26.03, and Iron Hands ex #31 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.71.

Question 5

What set is Iron Hands ex #248 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Paradox Rift is 2023. Paradox Rift is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. With 266 listed cards, this is a very large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Paradox Rift checklist, Iron Hands ex occupies position #248 as a Special Illustration Rare card.

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