Arbok ex #185
Arbok ex is card #185 from 151, a Ultra Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $7.49 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Arbok ex #185 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Arbok ex at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $7.49 (Holofoil).
- 7-day average €10.56; 30-day average €9.98.
- Ultra Rare rarity.
- From 151 (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
- Cardmarket trend price €10.40.
Arbok ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Arbok ex #185.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.01
- Mid
- $7.86
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Arbok ex #185
Card #185 of 151 is Arbok ex, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2023). A Darkness-type (270 HP), this stage 1 / ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Eske Yoshinob and currently trades at $7.49 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.01 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- 151
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #185 / 165
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- Eske Yoshinob
- HP
- 270
- Type
- Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 1, ex
- Evolves from
- Ekans
- Pokédex
- #24
- Released
- 2023/09/22
Arbok ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Arbok ex #185 — the playability layer behind the price.
Bind Down
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
Menacing Fangs
Your opponent discards 2 cards from their hand.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Arbok ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Arbok ex #185.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($7.49).
At $7.49 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$7.49 gives Arbok ex real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Arbok ex at a trend of €10.40, an average sold price of €9.66 and a near-mint floor of €4.00.
Arbok ex price history & movement
Recent sales average €10.56 over 7 days versus €9.98 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+5.8%).
Latest daily average €9.95 against a trend price of €10.40.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $6.77–$7.49. The most recent snapshot of $7.49 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 5% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 6.7% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Arbok ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $7.49 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $6.20 via eBay's default tier, $6.24 on TCGplayer, $6.77 on Cardmarket, $6.37 on Whatnot and $7.49 selling directly — a $1.29 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Arbok ex #185.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Arbok ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Arbok ex #185 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Arbok ex #185.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $7.49 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $53.47 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-58.9% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Arbok ex within 151
By market value Arbok ex sits at #34 of 40 in 151 (set median $17.01).
It sits in the top 18% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard ex (#199), valued at $294.42.
What makes Arbok ex valuable
- As a Darkness-type Pokémon card, Arbok ex is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Contemporary-era cards like Arbok ex (2023) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- The Eske Yoshinob artwork gives Arbok ex appeal beyond pure playability.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Buying & selling Arbok ex
- For Arbok ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€10.56 and €9.98) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Arbok ex can realise well above the $5.01 low end.
- Bulk lots of Arbok ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Arbok ex has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Arbok ex value questions
What is Arbok ex #185 worth?
Arbok ex trades near $7.49 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $5.01–—; Cardmarket shows €10.40.
Will Arbok ex hold its value?
As a contemporary Ultra Rare card it is trending up in the short term (5.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Arbok ex?
Arbok ex is a Ultra Rare card from 151 (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Arbok ex have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($7.49). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Arbok ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.49. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Arbok ex's value?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Eske Yoshinob also matters to collector demand.
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