Rotom ex Pokémon card #126
Special Illustration RarePokémon
Phantasmal Flames·Mega Evolution series·#126

Rotom ex #126

Rotom ex #126 sits in the Mega Evolution series and carries a live market value of $11.26, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$11.26
Cardmarket (EUR)
€11.32
Print variants
1
7d trend
▼ 6.0%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Rotom ex #126 today, you'd net about
$11.26after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $11.26Cardmarket $10.35Whatnot $9.73TCGplayer $9.52eBay $9.47

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.

Sell or hold?▼ 6.0%
Cooling off ▼

Rotom ex #126 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Rotom ex at a glance

  • Recent averages: €11.37 (7d), €12.10 (30d).
  • Set: Phantasmal Flames (Mega Evolution, 2025).
  • Rarity: Special Illustration Rare.
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €11.32.
  • Current TCGplayer market value $11.26 (Holofoil).
Market prices

Rotom ex price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rotom ex #126.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$11.26
TCGplayer market
Low
$10.00
Mid
$13.92
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€11.32
Avg sold
€12.24
Lowest NM
€4.50
7-day avg
€11.37
30-day avg
€12.10

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Overview

About Rotom ex #126

Printed as #126 in Phantasmal Flames, Rotom ex belongs to the Mega Evolution series and dates to 2025. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 190 HP, printed as Basic.

5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $11.26, with listings from $10.00 to —.

Card facts

Set
Phantasmal Flames
Series
Mega Evolution
Number
#126 / 94
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Illustrator
5ban Graphics
HP
190
Type
Lightning
Subtype
Basic
Pokédex
#479
Released
2025/11/14
Card text

Rotom ex attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Rotom ex #126 — the playability layer behind the price.

Ability

Multi Adapter

Each of your Pokémon that has "Rotom" in its name may have up to 2 Pokémon Tool cards attached. If this Ability goes away, discard Pokémon Tools from those Pokémon until only 1 remains on each.

LightningColorless

Thunderbolt

130.0

Discard all Energy from this Pokémon.

Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless
Ability
Multi Adapter
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Rotom ex price analysis

What drives the current market value of Rotom ex #126.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($11.26) — 1 version in total.

In the $11.26 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

At $11.26 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €11.32, with an average sold price of €12.24 and a lowest near-mint ask of €4.50.

Price trend

Rotom ex price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $11.98▼ 6% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $11.26

Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €11.37 against a 30-day average of €12.10 (-6%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €10.91, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €11.32.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Rotom ex, with a recorded low of $10.98 and high of $12.17; current value is at 24% of that band.

Daily moves average a volatility of 5.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 9.8%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€10.91
7-day avg€11.37
30-day avg€12.10
Trend price€11.32

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.28 (+2.6%)
All-time high
$12.17
All-time low
$10.98
Off all-time high
-7.5%
7 days since high
Since first snapshot
-6.0%
Max drawdown
-9.8%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
5.6%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$11.26
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
24%
low $10.98high $12.17

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Rotom ex?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

The $11.26 market translates to a net of about $9.47 (eBay), $9.52 (TCGplayer), $10.35 (Cardmarket), $9.73 (Whatnot) or $11.26 (direct). That $1.79 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Rotom ex #126.

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Best net payout$11.26
Spread across platforms$1.79
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$1.7915.9%$9.47Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$1.7415.4%$9.52Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$0.918.1%$10.35Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$11.26Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$1.5313.6%$9.73Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Rotom ex?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rotom ex #126 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Rotom ex #126.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Not worth grading

At $11.26 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 $57.24 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-48.6% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$9.80
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$57.24
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-48.6% ROI

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.

Set context

Rotom ex within Phantasmal Flames

By market value Rotom ex sits at #8 of 11 in Phantasmal Flames (set median $14.35).

It sits in the top 36% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Mega Charizard X ex (#125), valued at $597.98.

Rank in set
#8
of 11 tracked
Set median
$14.35
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Series
Mega Evolution
Full Phantasmal Flames report →
Value drivers

What makes Rotom ex valuable

  • Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
  • As a Special Illustration Rare, Rotom ex sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
  • Rotom ex is a contemporary card (2025), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
  • Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
  • As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Rotom ex is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Rotom ex

  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€11.37 and €12.10) to time entries and exits.
  • Bulk lots of Rotom ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Special Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Rotom ex can realise well above the $10.00 low end.
  • Phantasmal Flames was released in 2025; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Rotom ex has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
FAQ

Rotom ex value questions

What is the value of Rotom ex?

Rotom ex trades near $11.26 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $10.00–—; Cardmarket shows €11.32.

Will Rotom ex hold its value?

As a contemporary Special Illustration Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-6.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.

Is Rotom ex rare?

Rotom ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Phantasmal Flames (Mega Evolution series, 2025). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

What print variants exist for Rotom ex?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($11.26). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Rotom ex?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.26. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Rotom ex cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.

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