Question 1

What is the current market value of Gouging Fire ex #188?

Accepted Answer

For Gouging Fire ex in Temporal Forces, the current reference price is $3.04. Week-over-week movement is lower by 5.5%. Against its 30-day baseline of $2.78, this card is pricing 9.5% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.85 and a peak around $3.36 (50% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Ultra Rare.

Question 2

Is Gouging Fire ex #188 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Week-over-week movement is negative (5.5%); this leaves value 10% under the 90-day peak. With a 50% 90-day spread ($1.85-$3.36), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 9.5% above its 30-day reference ($2.78). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +1099% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $17.18, while PSA 10 is $36.45.

Question 3

What is Gouging Fire ex #188 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Gouging Fire ex is a Temporal Forces card from the 2024 release window. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Ultra Rare. Printed HP is 230. Energy typing is Fire. This print is categorized under the Basic, ex, and Ancient subtype. The card text reads: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Notable move text references "Heat Blast" and "Blaze Blitz". Water weakness applies to this print. It requires 2 energy to retreat. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Gouging cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Gouging Fire ex often benchmark it against other Gouging cards. This comparison sample includes 4 alternatives across 2 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.67 and $60.63 (8949% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($19.54), this card is -84%. Notable alternatives include Gouging Fire ex #38 (Temporal Forces) at $0.67, Gouging Fire ex #204 (Temporal Forces) at $60.63, Gouging Fire ex #214 (Temporal Forces) at $16.04, and Gouging Fire ex #144 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $0.81.

Question 5

What set is Gouging Fire ex #188 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Temporal Forces is 2024. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. Set size is 218 cards, which categorizes Temporal Forces as large. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. In the Temporal Forces checklist, Gouging Fire ex occupies position #188 as a Ultra Rare card.

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