Steven's Metagross ex #289
📉 Dip AlertSteven's Metagross ex #289 sits in the Mega Evolution series and carries a live market value of $57.70, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Steven's Metagross ex #289 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Steven's Metagross ex at a glance
- 7-day average €63.71; 30-day average €74.17.
- Trades around $57.70 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €58.33 (EUR).
- Ascended Heroes, Mega Evolution series, 2026.
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare.
Steven's Metagross ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Steven's Metagross ex #289.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $51.84
- Mid
- $67.07
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Steven's Metagross ex #289
Card #289 of Ascended Heroes is Steven's Metagross ex, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Mega Evolution series (2026). A Metal-type (340 HP), this stage 2 / ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by chibi and currently trades at $57.70 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $51.84 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ascended Heroes
- Series
- Mega Evolution
- Number
- #289 / 217
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- chibi
- HP
- 340
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 2, ex
- Released
- 2026/01/30
Steven's Metagross ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Steven's Metagross ex #289 — the playability layer behind the price.
X-Boot
Once during your turn, you may search your deck for a Basic {P} Energy card, a Basic {M} Energy card, or 1 of each and attach them to your {P} Pokémon and {M} Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.
Metal Stomp
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- X-Boot
- Attacks
- 1
Steven's Metagross ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Steven's Metagross ex #289.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($57.70).
At $57.70, Steven's Metagross ex draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $57.70, Steven's Metagross ex draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Steven's Metagross ex at a trend of €58.33, an average sold price of €75.60 and a near-mint floor of €29.99.
Steven's Metagross ex price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €63.71, 14.1% below the 30-day average of €74.17.
The most recent 24-hour average is €48.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €58.33.
Across 3 recorded days the price spanned $57.70–$60.01. The most recent snapshot of $57.70 sits 0% up that range, 3.8% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.5% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 3.8% 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 Steven's Metagross ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $57.70 market translates to a net of about $49.75 (eBay), $50.04 (TCGplayer), $54.47 (Cardmarket), $51.11 (Whatnot) or $57.70 (direct). That $7.95 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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Should you grade Steven's Metagross ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Steven's Metagross ex #289 against today's raw market value.
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 $57.70 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $110.60 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $10.20. You need a graded sale of $103.68 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $38.79 (39.7% 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.
Steven's Metagross ex within Ascended Heroes
Within Ascended Heroes it is the #12 most valuable of 42 tracked cards; the set median is $30.82.
It sits in the top 74% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mega Gengar ex (#284), valued at $736.25.
What makes Steven's Metagross ex valuable
- As a Metal-type Pokémon card, Steven's Metagross ex is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Contemporary-era cards like Steven's Metagross ex (2026) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- A $57.70 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- The chibi artwork gives Steven's Metagross ex appeal beyond pure playability.
- Special Illustration Rare status puts Steven's Metagross ex among the scarcer pulls in Ascended Heroes.
Buying & selling Steven's Metagross ex
- For Steven's Metagross ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Steven's Metagross ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€63.71 and €74.17) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $57.70 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Steven's Metagross ex has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Steven's Metagross ex value questions
How much is Steven's Metagross ex worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $57.70 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $51.84 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €58.33.
Should I buy Steven's Metagross ex?
Short-term momentum is softening (-14.1%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Steven's Metagross ex?
Steven's Metagross 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 Steven's Metagross ex?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($57.70). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Steven's Metagross ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $57.70. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Steven's Metagross ex's value?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by chibi also matters to collector demand.
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