Question 1

What is the current market value of Iron Thorns ex #196?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Iron Thorns ex in Twilight Masquerade at roughly $2.33. Week-over-week movement is upward at 9.4%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($2.15), by 8.5%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.76 and a peak around $2.52 (33% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Ultra Rare.

Question 2

Is Iron Thorns ex #196 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent direction is upward at 9.4%; current pricing is 32% above the 90-day floor. With a 33% 90-day spread ($1.76-$2.52), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($2.15), the card is trading 8.5% higher. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Iron Thorns ex #196 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Iron Thorns ex appears in Twilight Masquerade, released in 2024. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Ultra Rare. Printed HP is 230. Energy typing is Lightning. Card subtype classification is Basic, ex, and Future. Printed card effect: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Notable ability on this print: "Initialization". Notable move text references "Volt Cyclone". The card has a weakness to Fighting. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Iron cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Iron Thorns ex often benchmark it against other Iron cards. The current sample spans 2 comparable cards from 2 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.67 to $0.81 (21% spread). The current card sits +215% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.74. Notable alternatives include Iron Thorns ex #77 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.81 and Iron Thorns ex #32 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.67.

Question 5

What set is Iron Thorns ex #196 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Twilight Masquerade was released in 2024. Twilight Masquerade is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. Set size is 226 cards, which categorizes Twilight Masquerade as large. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. In the Twilight Masquerade checklist, Iron Thorns ex occupies position #196 as a Ultra Rare card.

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