Hydreigon ex #240
📉 Dip AlertHydreigon ex is card #240 from Surging Sparks, a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $31.25 for its Holofoil printing.
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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.
Hydreigon ex #240 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Hydreigon ex at a glance
- Rarity tier — Special Illustration Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $31.25 (Holofoil).
- Short-term trend -7.1% (7d vs 30d).
- From Surging Sparks (Scarlet & Violet), released 2024.
- Cardmarket values it at €33.89 (EUR).
Hydreigon ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Hydreigon ex #240.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $28.69
- Mid
- $36.09
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Hydreigon ex #240
Surging Sparks placed Hydreigon ex at #240; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2024 within the Scarlet & Violet series. A Darkness-type (330 HP), this stage 2 / ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA and currently trades at $31.25 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $28.69 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Surging Sparks
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #240 / 191
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- AKIRA EGAWA
- HP
- 330
- Type
- Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 2, ex
- Evolves from
- Zweilous
- Released
- 2024/11/08
Hydreigon ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Hydreigon ex #240 — the playability layer behind the price.
Crashing Headbutt
Discard the top 3 cards of your opponent's deck.
Obsidian
This attack also does 130 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Hydreigon ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Hydreigon ex #240.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $31.25.
A $31.25 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $31.25 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Hydreigon ex trends at €33.89 on Cardmarket (avg sold €32.83, lowest NM €23.99).
Hydreigon ex price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €29.19, 7.1% below the 30-day average of €31.41.
Latest daily average €35.49 against a trend price of €33.89.
Hydreigon ex has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $31.25 to $34.22; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 8.7% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 8.7%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Hydreigon ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $31.25 market translates to a net of about $26.81 (eBay), $26.97 (TCGplayer), $29.34 (Cardmarket), $27.54 (Whatnot) or $31.25 (direct). That $4.44 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a special illustration rare card, Hydreigon ex sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Hydreigon ex #240.
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 Hydreigon ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Hydreigon ex #240 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Hydreigon ex #240.
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 $31.25 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $27.97 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $77.23 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-2.3% 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.
Hydreigon ex within Surging Sparks
By market value Hydreigon ex sits at #6 of 33 in Surging Sparks (set median $9.93).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 85%.
The set's top card is Pikachu ex (#238), valued at $256.63.
What makes Hydreigon ex valuable
- A $31.25 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Contemporary-era cards like Hydreigon ex (2024) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- AKIRA EGAWA illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Darkness-type Pokémon card, Hydreigon ex is sought by players and collectors alike.
- As a Special Illustration Rare, Hydreigon ex sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
Buying & selling Hydreigon ex
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $31.25 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Hydreigon ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Hydreigon ex has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€29.19 and €31.41) to time entries and exits.
- Surging Sparks was released in 2024; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Hydreigon ex value questions
How much is Hydreigon ex worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $31.25 (low $28.69, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €33.89.
Should I buy Hydreigon ex?
The card is softening on recent averages. Special Illustration Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Hydreigon ex?
Hydreigon ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Surging Sparks (Scarlet & Violet series, 2024). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Hydreigon ex?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($31.25). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Hydreigon ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $31.25. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Hydreigon ex cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by AKIRA EGAWA also matters to collector demand.
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