Alakazam ex #188
From 151, Alakazam ex (#188) is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card valued at $9.64 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Alakazam ex #188 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Alakazam ex at a glance
- Rarity: Ultra Rare.
- Live market value $9.64 for the Holofoil print.
- 7-day average €13.19; 30-day average €13.42.
- Cardmarket values it at €13.31 (EUR).
- 151, Scarlet & Violet series, 2023.
Alakazam ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Alakazam ex #188.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.00
- Mid
- $10.70
- 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 Alakazam ex #188
151 placed Alakazam ex at #188; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2023 within the Scarlet & Violet series. It is a Psychic-type Pokémon with 310 HP, printed as Stage 2, ex.
PLANETA Tsuji illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $9.64, with listings from $7.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- 151
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #188 / 165
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- PLANETA Tsuji
- HP
- 310
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 2, ex
- Evolves from
- Kadabra
- Pokédex
- #65
- Released
- 2023/09/22
Alakazam ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Alakazam ex #188 — the playability layer behind the price.
Mind Jack
This attack does 30 more damage for each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Dimensional Hand
This attack can be used even if this Pokémon is on the Bench.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Darkness ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Alakazam ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Alakazam ex #188.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($9.64) — 1 version in total.
In the $9.64 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $9.64 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Alakazam ex trends at €13.31 on Cardmarket (avg sold €14.24, lowest NM €9.20).
Alakazam ex price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €13.19 against a 30-day average of €13.42 (-1.7%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €11.72, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €13.31.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $8.10–$9.64. The most recent snapshot of $9.64 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 11.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 15.1% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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 Alakazam ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $9.64 market translates to a net of about $8.06 (eBay), $8.11 (TCGplayer), $8.81 (Cardmarket), $8.29 (Whatnot) or $9.64 (direct). That $1.58 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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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 Alakazam ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Alakazam ex #188 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 $9.64 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 $55.62 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-52.8% 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.
Alakazam ex within 151
By market value Alakazam ex sits at #32 of 40 in 151 (set median $17.01).
It sits in the top 22% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard ex (#199), valued at $294.42.
What makes Alakazam ex valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Alakazam ex is a Psychic card with 310 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- As a Ultra Rare, Alakazam ex sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Artwork by PLANETA Tsuji is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Alakazam ex
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€13.19 and €13.42) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $9.64 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $9.64 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Alakazam ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- 151 was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Alakazam ex value questions
What is Alakazam ex #188 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $9.64 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $7.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €13.31.
Is Alakazam ex a good investment?
As a contemporary Ultra Rare card it is holding steady in the short term (-1.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Alakazam ex?
Alakazam ex is a Ultra Rare card from 151 (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Alakazam ex?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($9.64). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Alakazam ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.64. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Alakazam ex?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by PLANETA Tsuji also matters to collector demand.
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