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Altaria ex 253/182

Name: Altaria ex #253 - Paradox Rift | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: sv4-253
Price: 53.04 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Paradox Rift Released: Nov 3, 2023

Pokémon: Altaria

Dragon Type Special Illustration Rare Illustrator: Jiro Sasumo Pull Rate: 1 in 710.9 packs (0.1%) Evolves From: Swablu

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53.04 $6.33 (10.66%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	275.06	19.80%	x5.2
PSA9	68.76	4.53%	x1.3
PSA8.5	40.34	—	x0.8
PSA8	51.91	3.69%	x1.0
PSA7	43.28	9.10%	x0.8

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
2,071
28.90%
$275.06
PSA 9 Mint
3,764
52.52%
$68.76
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
1,126
15.71%
$51.91
PSA 7 Near Mint
136
1.90%
$43.28
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
28
0.39%
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PSA 5 Excellent
13
0.18%
—
PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
5
0.07%
—
PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
—
PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
—
PSA 1 Poor
2
0.03%
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Is Altaria ex 253/182 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $53.04 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $93.15

$53.04

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$43.28

PSA 7 −$43.39

$51.91

PSA 8 −$35.88

$68.76

PSA 9 −$21.22

$275.06

PSA 10 +$158.26

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $53.04 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Altaria
National Pokédex #[334]
Card Number 253/182
Card RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
IllustratorJiro Sasumo
Release Date03/11/2023
Regulation MarkG
SeriesScarlet & Violet
Expansion Paradox Rift
Evolves From
Swablu
Standard FormatLegal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusIn Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Dragon
Health Points260 HP
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Ability: Humming Heal
Once during your turn, you may heal 20 damage from each of your Pokémon.

Attacks

Light Pulse140
During your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks used by your opponent's Pokémon done to this Pokémon. (Damage is not an effect.)

Rules

Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Altaria soaring gracefully over a picturesque coastal landscape. Below, the vivid blue sea stretches towards a distant horizon, dotted with small islands and lined with green fields and vibrant towns. The sky above is a bright, clear blue with fluffy white clouds, mirroring Altaria’s own cloud-like appearance. The atmosphere is serene and uplifting, evoking a sense of freedom and peace.The art style is colorful and dynamic, with a rich and vibrant color palette that emphasizes the natural beauty of the scene. The soft shading enhances the fluffy texture of Altaria’s wings and adds depth to the landscape. The overall mood is joyful and tranquil, capturing the elegance and majesty of Altaria in flight.

Cameos

Wingull

Playability Overview

Altaria ex excels at sustaining your team with its healing ability while offering solid damage and protection, making it a versatile support attacker in longer strategic battles.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Soothing SkiesThis Altaria ex card radiates a gentle, calming vibe with its fluffy cloud-like design. It deserves a spot on a "Healing Harmony" page. The soft blues and whites create a serene atmosphere, perfect alongside other soothing Pokémon like Togekiss or Audino, enhancing the tranquil theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Peaceful / Soft Palette / Healing Touch / Cloud Dance

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Altaria ex #253/182 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Altaria ex #253/182 from Paradox Rift — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Altaria ex #253/182 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Altaria ex has moved down 10.7% to $53.04. PSA 10 copies are down 19.8% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Altaria ex #253/182?

Altaria ex #253/182 appears roughly 1 in 710.9 packs, which works out at 0.1% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Paradox Rift.

How rare is Altaria ex #253/182?

Altaria ex #253/182 is a Special Illustration Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Paradox Rift.

Is Altaria ex #253/182 worth grading?

At $53.04 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $275.06, giving a net return of +$158.26 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$21.22 and PSA 8 returns −$35.88, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Altaria ex #253/182 exist?

PSA have graded 7,167 copies of Altaria ex #253/182, of which 2,071 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 28.9%, or roughly 1 in 3.5 graded copies.

Is Altaria ex #253/182 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 28.9% gem rate, Altaria ex grades worse than the Paradox Rift average by 19.8 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Altaria ex #253/182?

Altaria ex #253/182 was illustrated by Jiro Sasumo, who has illustrated 77 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Altaria ex #253/182 legal in tournaments?

Altaria ex #253/182 carries regulation mark G and is currently legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Altaria ex #253/182 released?

Altaria ex #253/182 was released on 3 November 2023 as part of Paradox Rift. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 3 Pokémon from the Hoenn region.

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