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 $2.32. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only -0.1%. It now sits 3.2% above its 30-day average of $2.25. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $1.68 to $2.75 (46% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Ultra Rare.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly drift is minimal (-0.1%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. Observed 90-day bounds of $1.68 and $2.75 create a 46% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($2.25), the card is trading 3.2% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +2210% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $22.81, while PSA 10 is $53.60.

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. It requires 4 energy to retreat. 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. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 2 cards, 2 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.52 and $0.59 (13% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.55), this card is +318%. Notable alternatives include Iron Thorns ex #32 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.59 and Iron Thorns ex #77 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.52.

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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