Archie's Ace in the Hole #157
Archie's Ace in the Hole #157 sits in the XY series and carries a live market value of $25.23, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Archie's Ace in the Hole #157. Sell on your own schedule.
Archie's Ace in the Hole at a glance
- Ultra Rare rarity.
- No published price history.
- Current TCGplayer market value $25.23 (Holofoil).
- From Primal Clash (XY), released 2015.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Archie's Ace in the Hole price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Archie's Ace in the Hole #157.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $17.00
- Mid
- $24.24
- High
- —
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Is this Archie's Ace in the Hole a good deal?
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About Archie's Ace in the Hole #157
Primal Clash placed Archie's Ace in the Hole at #157; the Trainer card entered the market in 2015 within the XY series. This Trainer (Supporter) is used in decks as well as collections.
Hitoshi Ariga illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $25.23, with listings from $17.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Primal Clash
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #157 / 160
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- Hitoshi Ariga
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2015/02/04
Archie's Ace in the Hole attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Archie's Ace in the Hole #157 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Archie's Ace in the Hole price analysis
What drives the current market value of Archie's Ace in the Hole #157.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $25.23.
A $25.23 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $25.23, Archie's Ace in the Hole draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Archie's Ace in the Hole, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Archie's Ace in the Hole price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Archie's Ace in the Hole has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $24.91 to $25.23; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.4%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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 Archie's Ace in the Hole?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $25.23 market translates to a net of about $21.59 (eBay), $21.71 (TCGplayer), $23.62 (Cardmarket), $22.18 (Whatnot) or $25.23 (direct). That $3.64 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Archie's Ace in the Hole?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Archie's Ace in the Hole #157 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 $25.23 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $14.88 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $71.21 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-12.1% 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.
Archie's Ace in the Hole within Primal Clash
Within Primal Clash it is the #18 most valuable of 44 tracked cards; the set median is $22.18.
That is 14% above the middle of the set — a top-61% position.
The set's top card is Primal Kyogre EX (#149), valued at $363.35.
What makes Archie's Ace in the Hole valuable
- Modern-era (2015) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- As a Ultra Rare, Archie's Ace in the Hole sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- At $25.23 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Artwork by Hitoshi Ariga is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Archie's Ace in the Hole
- Primal Clash was released in 2015; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Archie's Ace in the Hole, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $25.23 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $25.23 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Archie's Ace in the Hole can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Archie's Ace in the Hole value questions
How much is Archie's Ace in the Hole worth?
Archie's Ace in the Hole trades near $25.23 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $17.00–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Archie's Ace in the Hole hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Ultra Rare rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Archie's Ace in the Hole rare?
Archie's Ace in the Hole is a Ultra Rare card from Primal Clash (XY series, 2015). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Archie's Ace in the Hole have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($25.23). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Archie's Ace in the Hole?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $25.23. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Archie's Ace in the Hole's value?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Hitoshi Ariga also matters to collector demand.
