Quaquaval ex #273
From Paldea Evolved, Quaquaval ex (#273) is a Hyper Rare Pokémon card valued at $5.63 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.
Demand for Quaquaval ex #273 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Quaquaval ex at a glance
- 7-day average €4.91; 30-day average €4.56.
- Paldea Evolved, Scarlet & Violet series, 2023.
- Rarity: Hyper Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.63 (Holofoil).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €5.01.
Quaquaval ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Quaquaval ex #273.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.22
- Mid
- $6.04
- 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 Quaquaval ex #273
Card #273 of Paldea Evolved is Quaquaval ex, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2023). A Water-type (320 HP), this stage 2 / ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Holofoil printing sits around $5.63, spanning $4.22–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Paldea Evolved
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #273 / 193
- Rarity
- Hyper Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 320
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2, ex
- Evolves from
- Quaxwell
- Released
- 2023/06/09
Quaquaval ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Quaquaval ex #273 — the playability layer behind the price.
Exciting Dance
Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. If you do, switch out your opponent's Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.)
Spiral Shot
Put 2 Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Quaquaval ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Quaquaval ex #273.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($5.63).
At $5.63 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$5.63 gives Quaquaval ex real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Quaquaval ex at a trend of €5.01, an average sold price of €4.55 and a near-mint floor of €2.50.
Quaquaval ex price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €4.91 against a 30-day average of €4.56 (+7.7%).
Single-day average: €6.95; Cardmarket trend price €5.01.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Quaquaval ex, with a recorded low of $4.85 and high of $5.63; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 3.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 3.2%.
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 Quaquaval ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $5.63 market translates to a net of about $4.58 (eBay), $4.61 (TCGplayer), $5.00 (Cardmarket), $4.72 (Whatnot) or $5.63 (direct). That $1.05 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a hyper rare card, Quaquaval 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 Quaquaval ex #273.
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 Quaquaval ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Quaquaval ex #273 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Quaquaval ex #273.
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 $5.63 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 $51.61 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-64.5% 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.
Quaquaval ex within Paldea Evolved
Within Paldea Evolved it is the #61 most valuable of 62 tracked cards; the set median is $14.96.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 3%.
The set's top card is Magikarp (#203), valued at $311.34.
What makes Quaquaval ex valuable
- The 5ban Graphics artwork gives Quaquaval ex appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Hyper Rare rarity, Quaquaval ex is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its Water typing means Quaquaval ex has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Quaquaval ex
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.91 and €4.56) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.63 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Hyper Rare cards; a clean copy of Quaquaval ex can realise well above the $4.22 low end.
- Paldea Evolved was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.63 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Quaquaval ex value questions
What is Quaquaval ex #273 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $5.63 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $4.22 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €5.01.
Should I buy Quaquaval ex?
Short-term momentum is rising (+7.7%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Quaquaval ex?
Quaquaval ex is a Hyper Rare card from Paldea Evolved (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Quaquaval ex are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.63). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Quaquaval ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.63. 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 Quaquaval ex?
Four factors dominate: the Hyper Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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