Mega Eelektross ex #278
📉 Dip AlertFrom Ascended Heroes, Mega Eelektross ex (#278) is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card valued at $17.77 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Mega Eelektross ex #278 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Mega Eelektross ex at a glance
- Recent averages: €26.19 (7d), €26.71 (30d).
- Trades around $17.77 on TCGplayer.
- From Ascended Heroes (Mega Evolution), released 2026.
- Cardmarket values it at €23.93 (EUR).
- Special Illustration Rare rarity.
Mega Eelektross ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Mega Eelektross ex #278.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $16.00
- Mid
- $21.50
- 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 Mega Eelektross ex #278
Mega Eelektross ex is the #278 of 217 card in Ascended Heroes, a contemporary set released in 2026 as part of the Mega Evolution series. A Lightning-type (350 HP), this stage 2 / ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by akagi; the Holofoil printing sits around $17.77, spanning $16.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Ascended Heroes
- Series
- Mega Evolution
- Number
- #278 / 217
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- akagi
- HP
- 350
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 2, ex
- Released
- 2026/01/30
Mega Eelektross ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Mega Eelektross ex #278 — the playability layer behind the price.
Split Bomb
This attack does 60 damage to each of 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Disaster Shock
You may discard 2 {L} Energy from this Pokémon and make your opponent's Active Pokémon Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Mega Eelektross ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Mega Eelektross ex #278.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($17.77).
At $17.77 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $17.77 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Mega Eelektross ex trends at €23.93 on Cardmarket (avg sold €26.94, lowest NM €14.99).
Mega Eelektross ex price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €26.19 against a 30-day average of €26.71 (-1.9%).
Single-day average: €19.99; Cardmarket trend price €23.93.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 3 days for Mega Eelektross ex, with a recorded low of $17.77 and high of $19.01; current value is at 0% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.5% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 6.5%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 3 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Mega Eelektross ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $17.77 market translates to a net of about $15.12 (eBay), $15.20 (TCGplayer), $16.53 (Cardmarket), $15.53 (Whatnot) or $17.77 (direct). That $2.65 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a special illustration rare card, Mega Eelektross ex sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Mega Eelektross ex #278.
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 Mega Eelektross ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Mega Eelektross ex #278 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $17.77 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 $63.75 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-34.0% 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.
Mega Eelektross ex within Ascended Heroes
Mega Eelektross ex ranks #26 of 42 tracked Ascended Heroes cards by market value, against a set median of $30.82.
That is 42% below the middle of the set — a top-40% position.
The set's top card is Mega Gengar ex (#284), valued at $736.25.
What makes Mega Eelektross ex valuable
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Special Illustration Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- The akagi artwork gives Mega Eelektross ex appeal beyond pure playability.
- Contemporary (2026) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Mega Eelektross ex is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Mega Eelektross ex
- Bulk lots of Mega Eelektross ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $17.77 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Ascended Heroes was released in 2026; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€26.19 and €26.71) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Special Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Mega Eelektross ex can realise well above the $16.00 low end.
Mega Eelektross ex value questions
What is Mega Eelektross ex #278 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $17.77 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $16.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €23.93.
Should I buy Mega Eelektross ex?
Short-term momentum is steady (-1.9%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Mega Eelektross ex rare?
Mega Eelektross ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Ascended Heroes (Mega Evolution series, 2026). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Mega Eelektross ex?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($17.77). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Mega Eelektross ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $17.77. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Mega Eelektross ex's value?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by akagi also matters to collector demand.
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