Iron Thorns ex · Prismatic Evolutions, what to know.
About the Iron Thorns ex card
Iron Thorns ex is card 32 of 180 in Prismatic Evolutions, released in January 2025, a Double Rare. It is a Basic Lightning-type with 230 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Iron Thorns ex needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
What is Iron Thorns ex worth?
Iron Thorns ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Prismatic Evolutions'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, Prismatic Evolutions 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 Iron Thorns ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Iron Thorns ex comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Iron Thorns ex can drop from a 10 to a 9 on a single hairline. Inspect the window at an angle and the corners against the frame.
If you are collecting Iron Thorns ex
Buying Iron Thorns ex well means pricing the exact print and grade, not the card name. Match the rarity tier to the comp before you buy. Always see the holo surface in good light first.
