Hop's Zacian ex #186
📉 Dip AlertHop's Zacian ex #186 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $24.20, 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.
Hop's Zacian ex #186 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Hop's Zacian ex at a glance
- From Journey Together (Scarlet & Violet), released 2025.
- Live market value $24.20 for the Holofoil print.
- Special Illustration Rare rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €29.88.
- 7-day average €29.45; 30-day average €33.90.
Hop's Zacian ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Hop's Zacian ex #186.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $21.19
- Mid
- $28.68
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Hop's Zacian ex a good deal?
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About Hop's Zacian ex #186
Hop's Zacian ex is the #186 of 159 card in Journey Together, a contemporary set released in 2025 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. A Metal-type (230 HP), this basic / ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by DOM and currently trades at $24.20 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $21.19 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Journey Together
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #186 / 159
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- DOM
- HP
- 230
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Basic, ex
- Released
- 2025/03/28
Hop's Zacian ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Hop's Zacian ex #186 — the playability layer behind the price.
Insta-Strike
This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Brave Slash
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Brave Slash.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Hop's Zacian ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Hop's Zacian ex #186.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($24.20) — 1 version in total.
This $24.20 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $24.20, Hop's Zacian ex draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Hop's Zacian ex at a trend of €29.88, an average sold price of €36.81 and a near-mint floor of €16.98.
Hop's Zacian ex price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €29.45, 13.1% below the 30-day average of €33.90.
Single-day average: €34.33; Cardmarket trend price €29.88.
Hop's Zacian ex has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $24.20 to $25.99; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 6.9% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 6.9%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Hop's Zacian ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Hop's Zacian ex at $24.20 nets roughly $20.69 on eBay, $20.81 on TCGplayer, $22.64 via Cardmarket, $21.26 on Whatnot or $24.20 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.51.
As a special illustration rare card, Hop's Zacian ex sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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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 Hop's Zacian ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Hop's Zacian ex #186 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 $24.20 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $12.64 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $70.17 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-13.9% 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.
Hop's Zacian ex within Journey Together
By market value Hop's Zacian ex sits at #5 of 13 in Journey Together (set median $13.74).
That is 76% above the middle of the set — a top-69% position.
The set's top card is Lillie's Clefairy ex (#184), valued at $79.95.
What makes Hop's Zacian ex valuable
- Special Illustration Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Artwork by DOM is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Hop's Zacian ex is a contemporary card (2025), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- Hop's Zacian ex is a Metal card with 230 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- A $24.20 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Hop's Zacian ex
- For Hop's Zacian ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $24.20 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $24.20 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€29.45 and €33.90) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Hop's Zacian ex has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Hop's Zacian ex value questions
How much is Hop's Zacian ex worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $24.20 (low $21.19, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €29.88.
Is Hop's Zacian ex a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-13.1%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Hop's Zacian ex?
Hop's Zacian ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Journey Together (Scarlet & Violet series, 2025). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Hop's Zacian ex?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($24.20). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Hop's Zacian ex sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $24.20. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Hop's Zacian ex's value?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by DOM also matters to collector demand.
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