Iron Treads ex · Scarlet & Violet, what to know.
About the Iron Treads ex card
Numbered 233 of 250 in Scarlet & Violet, released in March 2023, Iron Treads ex is an Ultra Rare, a Basic Metal-type carrying 220 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Iron Treads ex needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
What is Iron Treads ex worth?
Iron Treads ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Scarlet & Violet'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 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 Treads ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Iron Treads ex, surface is the grade cap. The metal foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Iron Treads ex
For Iron Treads ex, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Iron Treads ex, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Iron Treads ex holo for any raw purchase.
