Gyarados ex #225
Gyarados ex is card #225 from Scarlet & Violet, a Ultra Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $9.29 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.
Demand for Gyarados ex #225 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Gyarados ex at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $9.29 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket trend price €6.91.
- Ultra Rare rarity.
- Set: Scarlet & Violet (Scarlet & Violet, 2023).
- Short-term trend 4.8% (7d vs 30d).
Gyarados ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Gyarados ex #225.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.33
- Mid
- $10.99
- 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 Gyarados ex #225
Card #225 of Scarlet & Violet is Gyarados ex, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2023). The card carries 300 HP and Water typing, with a Stage 1/ex designation.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Holofoil printing sits around $9.29, spanning $8.33–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #225 / 198
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 300
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1, ex
- Evolves from
- Magikarp
- Pokédex
- #130
- Released
- 2023/03/31
Gyarados ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Gyarados ex #225 — the playability layer behind the price.
Waterfall
Tyrannical Tail
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 180 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Gyarados ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Gyarados ex #225.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($9.29) — 1 version in total.
$9.29 gives Gyarados ex real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $9.29 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Gyarados ex at a trend of €6.91, an average sold price of €6.65 and a near-mint floor of €3.50.
Gyarados ex price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €7.00, 4.8% above the 30-day average of €6.68.
Single-day average: €6.45; Cardmarket trend price €6.91.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Gyarados ex, with a recorded low of $8.66 and high of $9.85; current value is at 53% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 6.4% 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 Gyarados ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $9.29 market translates to a net of about $7.76 (eBay), $7.81 (TCGplayer), $8.48 (Cardmarket), $7.98 (Whatnot) or $9.29 (direct). That $1.53 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a ultra rare card, Gyarados 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 Gyarados ex #225.
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 Gyarados ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Gyarados ex #225 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Gyarados ex #225.
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 $9.29 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 $55.26 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-53.7% 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.
Gyarados ex within Scarlet & Violet
By market value Gyarados ex sits at #20 of 35 in Scarlet & Violet (set median $11.64).
That is 20% below the middle of the set — a top-46% position.
The set's top card is Gardevoir ex (#245), valued at $67.90.
What makes Gyarados ex valuable
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Ultra Rare status puts Gyarados ex among the scarcer pulls in Scarlet & Violet.
- Gyarados ex is a Water card with 300 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Gyarados ex is a contemporary card (2023), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
Buying & selling Gyarados ex
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $9.29 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Gyarados ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Gyarados ex has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Scarlet & Violet 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 (€7.00 and €6.68) to time entries and exits.
Gyarados ex value questions
What is Gyarados ex #225 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $9.29 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $8.33 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €6.91.
Should I buy Gyarados ex?
Short-term momentum is rising (+4.8%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Gyarados ex rare?
Gyarados ex is a Ultra Rare card from Scarlet & Violet (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Gyarados ex are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($9.29). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Gyarados ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.29. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Gyarados ex cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra 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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