Koraidon ex · Obsidian Flames, what to know.
About the Koraidon ex card
Numbered 124 of 230 in Obsidian Flames, released in August 2023, Koraidon ex is a Double Rare, a Basic Fighting-type carrying 230 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Koraidon ex needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by aky CG Works.
What is Koraidon ex worth?
Koraidon ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Obsidian Flames'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, Obsidian Flames 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 Koraidon ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Koraidon ex. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the fighting foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Koraidon ex
For Koraidon ex, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Koraidon ex, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Koraidon ex holo for any raw purchase.
