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Altaria ex - Paradox Rift (#253)
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Number
- 253
- Illustrator
- Jiro Sasumo
- Energy
- Dragon
Altaria ex - Paradox Rift
Altaria ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Paradox Rift Pokémon TCG set, released 2023, illustrated by Jiro Sasumo. It sits at card number 253 in the Paradox Rift checklist, classified as a Dragon-type Pokémon with 260 HP and the Stage 1, ex subtypes.
In collector terms, this is a Special Illustration Rare - one of the top alternate-art chase tiers in modern Scarlet & Violet sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $60.78, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Altaria ex has been printed 4 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#253 in Paradox Rift) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 55Average
Strong market heat. Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 5069m ago
Market price history
Sale History 85 sales · since 2023-11-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $48.31 | ||
| RAW | $48.41 | ||
| RAW | $41.00 | ||
| RAW | $41.15 | ||
| RAW | $41.87 | ||
| RAW | $43.50 | ||
| RAW | $44.54 | ||
| RAW | $41.22 | ||
| RAW | $37.50 | ||
| RAW | $41.50 | ||
| RAW | $43.07 | ||
| RAW | $47.02 | ||
| RAW | $47.84 | ||
| RAW | $55.33 | ||
| RAW | $60.00 | ||
| RAW | $39.02 | ||
| RAW | $30.50 | ||
| RAW | $31.01 | ||
| PSA 8 | $24.55 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.75 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $39.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $86.00 | ||
| RAW | $30.34 | ||
| RAW | $31.01 | ||
| RAW | $33.69 | ||
| PSA 8 | $24.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $28.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $40.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $106.87 | ||
| RAW | $33.69 | ||
| RAW | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $16.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.46 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $40.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $126.39 | ||
| RAW | $29.99 | ||
| RAW | $35.41 | ||
| PSA 8 | $16.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $34.07 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $40.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $169.00 | ||
| RAW | $35.41 | ||
| RAW | $41.69 | ||
| PSA 8 | $16.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $41.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $44.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $139.41 | ||
| RAW | $41.69 | ||
| RAW | $29.26 | ||
| PSA 8 | $16.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $30.54 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $39.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $96.47 | ||
| RAW | $29.26 | ||
| RAW | $26.48 | ||
| PSA 8 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.72 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $91.89 | ||
| RAW | $26.48 | ||
| RAW | $26.29 | ||
| PSA 9 | $49.94 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $55.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $89.99 | ||
| RAW | $26.29 | ||
| RAW | $27.79 | ||
| PSA 9 | $49.39 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $54.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $173.17 | ||
| RAW | $27.79 | ||
| RAW | $29.74 | ||
| PSA 9 | $49.05 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $54.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $174.54 | ||
| RAW | $29.74 | ||
| RAW | $25.08 | ||
| PSA 9 | $42.60 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $47.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $153.15 | ||
| RAW | $25.08 | ||
| RAW | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $54.39 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $60.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $200.83 | ||
| RAW | $29.99 |
Other printings of Altaria ex
Altaria ex FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Altaria ex from Paradox Rift worth?
Recent recorded market price is $60.78 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Altaria ex?
This printing is a Special Illustration Rare - one of the top alternate-art chase tiers in modern Scarlet & Violet sets (the card is labeled "Special Illustration Rare" on the checklist). Altaria ex has been printed 4 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Altaria ex?
Jiro Sasumo illustrated this card. See Jiro Sasumo's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Altaria ex released?
The Paradox Rift set released in 2023, so this card (#253 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Altaria ex?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Paradox Rift set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.