Slowking ex #238
📉 Dip AlertSlowking ex #238 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $9.18, 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.
Demand for Slowking ex #238 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Slowking ex at a glance
- Live market value $9.18 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €3.20.
- Rarity tier — Ultra Rare.
- 7-day average €3.53; 30-day average €3.30.
- Paldea Evolved, Scarlet & Violet series, 2023.
Slowking ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slowking ex #238.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.00
- Mid
- $9.79
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Slowking ex #238
Slowking ex is the #238 of 193 card in Paldea Evolved, a contemporary set released in 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. The card carries 270 HP and Psychic typing, with a Stage 1/ex designation.
The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and currently trades at $9.18 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Paldea Evolved
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #238 / 193
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 270
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 1, ex
- Evolves from
- Slowpoke
- Released
- 2023/06/09
Slowking ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slowking ex #238 — the playability layer behind the price.
Profound Knowledge
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.
Wise Headbutt
You may search your deck for up to 2 cards and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Darkness ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Slowking ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slowking ex #238.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $9.18.
$9.18 gives Slowking ex real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $9.18 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €3.20, with an average sold price of €3.39 and a lowest near-mint ask of €1.20.
Slowking ex price history & movement
Recent sales average €3.53 over 7 days versus €3.30 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+7%).
Single-day average: €2.90; Cardmarket trend price €3.20.
Slowking ex has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $9.09 to $10.00; the latest value sits at 10% of that recorded range and 8.2% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 3.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 9.1%.
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 Slowking ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $9.18 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $7.66 via eBay's default tier, $7.71 on TCGplayer, $8.37 on Cardmarket, $7.88 on Whatnot and $9.18 selling directly — a $1.52 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 Slowking ex #238.
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 Slowking ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slowking ex #238 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 $9.18 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 $55.16 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-54.0% 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.
Slowking ex within Paldea Evolved
By market value Slowking ex sits at #49 of 62 in Paldea Evolved (set median $14.96).
That is 39% below the middle of the set — a top-23% position.
The set's top card is Magikarp (#203), valued at $311.34.
What makes Slowking ex valuable
- The 5ban Graphics artwork gives Slowking ex appeal beyond pure playability.
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- With steady supply, Slowking ex is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- As a Psychic-type Pokémon card, Slowking ex is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Slowking ex
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Slowking ex can realise well above the $5.00 low end.
- Paldea Evolved was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $9.18 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 $9.18 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Slowking ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Slowking ex value questions
What is the value of Slowking ex?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $9.18 (low $5.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €3.20.
Is Slowking ex a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Ultra Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Slowking ex rare?
Slowking ex is a Ultra Rare card from Paldea Evolved (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Slowking ex?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($9.18). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Slowking ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.18. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Slowking ex's value?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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