Raging Bolt ex · Prismatic Evolutions, what to know.
About the Raging Bolt ex card
Numbered 166 of 180 in Prismatic Evolutions, released in January 2025, Raging Bolt ex is a Special Illustration Rare, a Basic Dragon-type carrying 240 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Raging Bolt ex needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
What is Raging Bolt ex worth?
Raging Bolt 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 Raging Bolt ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Raging Bolt ex, surface is the grade cap. The dragon 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 Raging Bolt ex
When you go to buy Raging Bolt ex, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Raging Bolt ex, so price the specific copy in front of you.
