Alakazam ex · Scarlet & Violet 151, what to know.
About the Alakazam ex card
Numbered 201 of 207 in Scarlet & Violet 151, released in September 2023, Alakazam ex is a Special Illustration Rare, a Stage 2 Psychic-type carrying 310 HP.
It evolves from Kadabra, so Alakazam ex is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by Shinya Komatsu.
What is Alakazam ex worth?
Alakazam ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Scarlet & Violet 151's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Scarlet & Violet 151 holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Alakazam ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Alakazam ex is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the psychic foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Alakazam ex
For Alakazam ex, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Alakazam ex, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Alakazam ex holo for any raw purchase.
