Question 1

What is the current market value of Iron Valiant ex #249?

Accepted Answer

For Iron Valiant ex in Paradox Rift, the current reference price is $21.13. Week-over-week movement is lower by 2.6%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $21.22. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $17.82 to $23.24 (26% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Special Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Iron Valiant ex #249 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Week-over-week movement is negative (2.6%); this leaves value 9% under the 90-day peak. With a 26% 90-day spread ($17.82-$23.24), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($21.22), 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 Valiant ex #249 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, Paradox Rift introduced this print of Iron Valiant ex. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Special Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 220. Energy typing is Psychic. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This print is categorized under the Basic, ex, and Future subtype. The card text reads: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Printed ability include "Tachyon Bits". Notable move text references "Laser Blade". Metal 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 Valiant ex sits within a broader pool of Iron variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 5 cards, 3 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.65 to $45.26 (6863% spread). The current card sits +101% versus the sampled alternative average of $10.53. Notable alternatives include Iron Valiant ex #225 (Paradox Rift) at $2.22, Iron Valiant ex #261 (Paradox Rift) at $3.71, Iron Valiant ex #89 (Paradox Rift) at $0.65, and Iron Valiant ex #157 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $45.26.

Question 5

What set is Iron Valiant ex #249 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Paradox Rift is 2023. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. Set size is 266 cards, which categorizes Paradox Rift as very large. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Iron Valiant ex (#249) is one of the Special Illustration Rare prints in this expansion.

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