Gouging Fire ex 188/162
Set: Temporal Forces
Released: Mar 22, 2024
Pokémon
Fire Type
Ultra Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 269.9 packs (0.4%)
Fire Type
Ultra Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 269.9 packs (0.4%)Raw Prices
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PSA Graded Prices
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Population Report (PSA)
How often each PSA grade appears in the population for this card variant.
Grade
Pop
% Pop
Value
- PSA 10 Gem Mint29652.02%$39.18
- PSA 9 Mint24042.18%$17.18
- PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint244.22%$13.32
- PSA 7 Near Mint40.70%$10.00
- PSA 6 Excellent-Mint20.35%—
- PSA 5 Excellent20.35%—
- PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent10.18%—
- PSA 3 Very Good00.00%—
- PSA 2 Good00.00%—
- PSA 1 Poor00.00%—
Is Gouging Fire ex 188/162 worth grading?
Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $2.82 raw copy.
- Profit
- Loss
- Break-even
Break-even $35.43
$2.82
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
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$10
PSA 7
−$22.12
$13.32
PSA 8
−$19.23
$17.18
PSA 9
−$15.87
$39.18
PSA 10
+$3.27
Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $2.82 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.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #1020
- Card Number 188/162
- Card RarityUltra Rare
- Illustrator5ban Graphics
- Release Date22/03/2024
- Regulation MarkH
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Temporal Forces
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionPaldea
- Generation Generation 9
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fire
- Health Points230 HP
- Weakness
Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Fire 
Water ×2 
Attacks
- Heat Blast60
- Blaze Blitz260
This Pokémon can't use Blaze Blitz again until it leaves the Active Spot.
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 Gouging Fire ex charging fiercely with blazing golden and red flames, its powerful form outlined in glowing turquoise, amidst a swirling, fiery background that radiates intensity and ancient energy.
Playability Overview
Gouging Fire ex offers powerful single-hit damage with Blaze Blitz, but its one-time use per turn and moderate retreat cost require careful timing and support for sustainable offense.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Fiery ShowdownThis card radiates intense energy with its molten colors and dynamic pose. It deserves a place in a "Battle Arena" section, standing out next to other fire types like Charizard or Blaziken. The vibrant swirls in the background really amplify its fierce presence, making it a stunning centerpiece.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Fierce / Metallic / Battle Ready / Firestorm
