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Iron Hands ex - Paradox Rift (#248)
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Number
- 248
- Illustrator
- Toshinao Aoki
- Energy
- Lightning
Iron Hands ex - Paradox Rift
Iron Hands ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Paradox Rift Pokémon TCG set, released 2023, illustrated by Toshinao Aoki. It sits at card number 248 in the Paradox Rift checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 230 HP and the Basic, ex, Future 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 $11.66, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Iron Hands ex has been printed 5 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#248 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 49Average
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 390m ago
Market price history
Sale History 86 sales · since 2023-11-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $11.70 | ||
| RAW | $11.45 | ||
| RAW | $11.44 | ||
| RAW | $12.95 | ||
| RAW | $13.64 | ||
| RAW | $13.44 | ||
| RAW | $15.00 | ||
| RAW | $15.00 | ||
| RAW | $13.25 | ||
| RAW | $15.56 | ||
| RAW | $14.99 | ||
| RAW | $18.00 | ||
| RAW | $18.99 | ||
| RAW | $19.39 | ||
| RAW | $19.12 | ||
| RAW | $19.13 | ||
| RAW | $16.90 | ||
| RAW | $22.98 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $25.75 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $42.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $73.44 | ||
| RAW | $19.74 | ||
| RAW | $22.98 | ||
| RAW | $24.26 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.45 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $42.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $86.04 | ||
| RAW | $24.26 | ||
| RAW | $23.94 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.96 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $42.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $84.73 | ||
| RAW | $23.94 | ||
| RAW | $25.13 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $32.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $42.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $91.51 | ||
| RAW | $25.13 | ||
| RAW | $24.96 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $31.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $42.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $74.00 | ||
| RAW | $24.96 | ||
| RAW | $30.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $33.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $49.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $71.75 | ||
| RAW | $30.00 | ||
| RAW | $32.12 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $23.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $49.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $75.00 | ||
| RAW | $32.12 | ||
| RAW | $24.75 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $40.11 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $44.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $137.45 | ||
| RAW | $24.75 | ||
| RAW | $21.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $37.21 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $41.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $128.88 | ||
| RAW | $21.00 | ||
| RAW | $27.67 | ||
| PSA 9 | $46.75 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $51.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $166.03 | ||
| RAW | $27.67 | ||
| RAW | $25.76 | ||
| PSA 9 | $47.07 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $52.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $170.06 | ||
| RAW | $25.76 | ||
| RAW | $24.73 | ||
| PSA 9 | $41.58 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $46.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $151.54 | ||
| RAW | $24.73 |
Other printings of Iron Hands ex
Iron Hands ex FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Iron Hands ex from Paradox Rift worth?
Recent recorded market price is $11.66 (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 Iron Hands 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). Iron Hands ex has been printed 5 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Iron Hands ex?
Toshinao Aoki illustrated this card. See Toshinao Aoki'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 Iron Hands ex released?
The Paradox Rift set released in 2023, so this card (#248 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Iron Hands 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.