Iron Moth #187
Iron Moth #187 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $7.26, 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.
Iron Moth #187 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Iron Moth at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €4.36 (EUR).
- Short-term trend 0.9% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $7.26 for the Holofoil print.
- Illustration Rare rarity.
- Paradox Rift, Scarlet & Violet series, 2023.
Iron Moth price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Iron Moth #187.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.25
- Mid
- $8.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Iron Moth #187
Printed as #187 in Paradox Rift, Iron Moth belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series and dates to 2023. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 130 HP, printed as Basic.
Takeshi Nakamura illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $7.26, with listings from $5.25 to —.
“No records exist of this species being caught. Data is lacking, but the Pokémon's traits match up with an object described in an old book.”
Printed flavour text on the Paradox Rift #187 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #187 / 182
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Takeshi Nakamura
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #994
- Released
- 2023/11/03
Iron Moth attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Iron Moth #187 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thermal Reactor
Once during your turn, when this Pokémon moves from your Bench to the Active Spot, you may move any amount of {R} Energy from your other Pokémon to it.
Heat Ray
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Heat Ray.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Thermal Reactor
- Attacks
- 1
Iron Moth price analysis
What drives the current market value of Iron Moth #187.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($7.26).
$7.26 gives Iron Moth real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $7.26 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Iron Moth trends at €4.36 on Cardmarket (avg sold €4.51, lowest NM €2.50).
Iron Moth price history & movement
Recent sales average €4.46 over 7 days versus €4.42 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+0.9%).
Single-day average: €4.41; Cardmarket trend price €4.36.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $7.09–$7.52. The most recent snapshot of $7.26 sits 40% up that range, 3.5% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 2.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 5.7% over the tracked window.
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 Iron Moth?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $7.26 market translates to a net of about $6.00 (eBay), $6.03 (TCGplayer), $6.55 (Cardmarket), $6.17 (Whatnot) or $7.26 (direct). That $1.26 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 Iron Moth?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Iron Moth #187 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 $7.26 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 $53.24 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-59.5% 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.
Iron Moth within Paradox Rift
Iron Moth ranks #42 of 53 tracked Paradox Rift cards by market value, against a set median of $13.06.
It sits in the top 23% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Groudon (#199), valued at $92.12.
What makes Iron Moth valuable
- Iron Moth is a Fire card with 130 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- The Takeshi Nakamura artwork gives Iron Moth appeal beyond pure playability.
- Illustration Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
Buying & selling Iron Moth
- Paradox Rift was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.46 and €4.42) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Iron Moth has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $7.26 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Iron Moth, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Iron Moth value questions
What is Iron Moth #187 worth?
Iron Moth trades near $7.26 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $5.25–—; Cardmarket shows €4.36.
Should I buy Iron Moth?
Short-term momentum is steady (+0.9%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Iron Moth rare?
Iron Moth is a Illustration Rare card from Paradox Rift (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Iron Moth have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($7.26). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Iron Moth?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.26. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Iron Moth's value?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Takeshi Nakamura also matters to collector demand.
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