Mega Emboar ex #273
📉 Dip AlertAs card #273 in Ascended Heroes, Mega Emboar ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card worth about $30.81 ungraded.
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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 Emboar ex #273 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Mega Emboar ex at a glance
- 7-day average €37.39; 30-day average €46.72.
- Current TCGplayer market value $30.81 (Holofoil).
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €35.23.
- Ascended Heroes, Mega Evolution series, 2026.
Mega Emboar ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Mega Emboar ex #273.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $27.00
- Mid
- $38.82
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Mega Emboar ex #273
Printed as #273 in Ascended Heroes, Mega Emboar ex belongs to the Mega Evolution series and dates to 2026. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 380 HP, printed as Stage 2, ex.
nagimiso illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $30.81, with listings from $27.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ascended Heroes
- Series
- Mega Evolution
- Number
- #273 / 217
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- nagimiso
- HP
- 380
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 2, ex
- Released
- 2026/01/30
Mega Emboar ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Mega Emboar ex #273 — the playability layer behind the price.
Crimson Blast
This Pokémon also does 60 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Mega Emboar ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Mega Emboar ex #273.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($30.81).
At $30.81, Mega Emboar ex draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $30.81 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Mega Emboar ex trends at €35.23 on Cardmarket (avg sold €51.12, lowest NM €23.80).
Mega Emboar ex price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €37.39, 20.0% below the 30-day average of €46.72.
Single-day average: €40.50; Cardmarket trend price €35.23.
Mega Emboar ex has been tracked here for 3 days, ranging from $30.81 to $37.04; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 16.8% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 7.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 16.8% over the tracked window.
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 Emboar ex?
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Selling Mega Emboar ex at $30.81 nets roughly $26.43 on eBay, $26.58 on TCGplayer, $28.92 via Cardmarket, $27.15 on Whatnot or $30.81 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.38.
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Should you grade Mega Emboar ex?
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Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $30.81 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $27.02 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $76.78 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-3.0% 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 Emboar ex within Ascended Heroes
Mega Emboar ex ranks #22 of 42 tracked Ascended Heroes cards by market value, against a set median of $30.82.
That is 0% below the middle of the set — a top-50% position.
The set's top card is Mega Gengar ex (#284), valued at $736.25.
What makes Mega Emboar ex valuable
- Its Fire typing means Mega Emboar ex has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by nagimiso is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Special Illustration Rare, Mega Emboar ex sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- At $30.81 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Contemporary-era cards like Mega Emboar ex (2026) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
Buying & selling Mega Emboar ex
- For Mega Emboar ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€37.39 and €46.72) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Special Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Mega Emboar ex can realise well above the $27.00 low end.
- Ascended Heroes was released in 2026; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Mega Emboar ex has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Mega Emboar ex value questions
How much is Mega Emboar ex worth?
Mega Emboar ex trades near $30.81 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $27.00–—; Cardmarket shows €35.23.
Will Mega Emboar ex hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-20%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Mega Emboar ex?
Mega Emboar 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.
Which versions of Mega Emboar ex are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($30.81). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Mega Emboar ex sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $30.81. 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 Emboar ex's value?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by nagimiso also matters to collector demand.
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