Koraidon Card Value 2026: Every Print Compared
Published by JK Index · Updated August 2026
Koraidon is the specific Scarlet legendary that anchors the entire Scarlet & Violet block's box-art lineup. As Pokemon Scarlet Version's mascot, Koraidon carries the specific franchise-anchor character weight that supports pricing beyond baseline modern legendary variants.
Fanatics Collect's August 2026 data shows the Ascended Heroes #121 PSA 10 at $49 with population of just 1 of 5 — that specific scarcity is characteristic of Koraidon's higher-tier variants. This guide walks through every Koraidon variant that matters with real PSA 10 comps.
What Koraidon actually is
Koraidon is the Legendary Pokemon mascot of Pokemon Scarlet Version (2022). The Paradox Pokemon design ties into the "Great Tusk" ancient Pokemon lineage introduced in the Paldea region storyline.
The TCG card has appeared across 4 English Scarlet & Violet block sets — Scarlet & Violet Base (2023), Paradox Rift (2023), Paldean Fates (2024), and Ascended Heroes (2026) — plus Japanese exclusives from Scarlet ex and various Special Illustration Rare treatments.
Standard Koraidon ex is Card #123-125 across the Scarlet & Violet Base checklist as Double Rare and Ultra Rare printings, with higher-rarity SIR (#247/198), Full Art (#231/198), and Hyper Rare (#254/198) appearing above the standard checklist.
Real 2026 comps for Koraidon ex
Pricing pulled from PSA sold-comp data, PriceCharting, TCGplayer, and JK Index Pokemon TCG feeds as of August 2026.
| Version | Raw NM | PSA 9 | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koraidon ex SIR #247/198 (SV Base) | $22–$25 | $85–$95 | $175–$220 |
| Koraidon ex Hyper Rare #254/198 (SV Base) | $18–$28 | $75–$95 | $175–$220 |
| Koraidon ex Ultra Rare #231/198 (SV Base) | $2–$3.11 | $18.40 | $27–$36 |
| Koraidon ex Double Rare #121/217 (Ascended Heroes) | $2–$4 | $22–$32 | $49 |
| Koraidon ex Double Rare #123/198 (SV Base) | $0.85–$1.50 | $12–$18 | $22–$32 |
| Koraidon ex Japanese SAR #103/078 (Scarlet ex) | $28–$42 | $95–$135 | $220–$290 |
The specific implication is that 85% of Koraidon collector value concentrates in the SIR, Hyper Rare, and Japanese SAR variants. Standard Double Rare prints trade at commons-tier pricing regardless of set.
Koraidon ex Special Illustration Rare #247 value 2026
The SV Base SIR #247/198 is the specific card that anchors serious Koraidon collector attention. Raw pricing sits at $22–$25 with PSA 10 comps at $175 per PriceCharting recent sales data.
The specific art panel — Koraidon depicted in dynamic action pose against a Paldea landscape backdrop — is what makes this the character's most photographed print. That aesthetic quality drives adult-collector appeal beyond typical modern legendary pricing.
PSA 9 comps recently listed at Walmart at $90. That specific pricing structure — 4x jump from raw to PSA 9, 8x from raw to PSA 10 — is characteristic of modern SIR-tier prints where centering variance caps PSA 10 population meaningfully.
Koraidon ex Hyper Rare #254 value 2026
The Hyper Rare gold-treatment #254/198 sits parallel to the SIR in collector attention. Raw pricing runs $18–$28 with PSA 10 comps at $175.
The specific Hyper Rare mechanic — full-gold foil treatment across the entire card face — is where the Scarlet & Violet block's aesthetic peak lives. Cross-reference the SV: 151 set page for pricing context on comparable Hyper Rare treatments across the broader block.
The specific implication is that SIR and Hyper Rare are essentially interchangeable at 2026 pricing. Personal preference between action-art (SIR) versus gold-treatment (Hyper Rare) is the specific variable that should drive purchase decisions.
Koraidon ex Ascended Heroes #121 value 2026
The 2026 Ascended Heroes print of Koraidon ex as Double Rare #121/217 delivered a specific market surprise. Fanatics Collect currently shows PSA 10 at $49 with population of just 1 of 5 known copies.
That specific pop-report scarcity is what supports pricing meaningfully above the raw $2-4 range. Population of 5 total PSA 10 copies for a Double Rare release is genuinely tight — reflects both recent-release timing and centering-sensitive print.
The specific implication for opener-tier collectors is that Ascended Heroes Koraidon ex is a strong candidate for grading. Break-even math clears at PSA 8+ with meaningful upside at PSA 10 given the current low population.
Koraidon ex Japanese Scarlet ex SAR value 2026
The Japanese SAR from Scarlet ex (SV1S) at #103/078 is the character's specific vintage-region grail. Raw pricing runs $28-42 versus $22-25 for the English SIR.
The specific 40% Japanese premium reflects Japanese collector aesthetic preference for the Scarlet ex art panel. PSA 10 comps clear $220-290, meaningfully above English SIR pricing.
The specific implication for cross-region collectors is that Japanese SAR is the cleaner buy for anyone deploying $200+ into Koraidon. English SIR at $175 PSA 10 versus Japanese SAR at $250 PSA 10 is a modest premium for meaningfully more distinctive collector positioning.
Is Koraidon ex worth grading in 2026?
The grade-vs-hold decision splits sharply by variant tier. SIR and Hyper Rare grading math is strong; Double Rare tiers depend on set-specific population dynamics.
SIR #247 grading math:
- All-in cost: ~$40 PSA Value tier
- Break-even at Grade 8: PSA 8 clears $65 vs $23 raw + $40 fee = $2 profit
- Real target: PSA 9 clears $90, PSA 10 clears $180
- Downside: minimal at pack-fresh submissions
Ascended Heroes #121 grading math:
- All-in cost: ~$40
- PSA 10 clears $49 with pop of just 5 — meaningful upside if pop stays tight
- Grade only pack-fresh copies with obvious PSA 10 potential
Japanese SAR #103 grading math:
- All-in cost: ~$40 + Japan submission logistics
- PSA 10 clears $250 — meaningful profit at pack-fresh copies
- Cross-region grading premium supports the additional handling cost
Standard Double Rare #123 grading math:
- All-in cost: ~$40
- PSA 10 clears $28 — barely covers costs
- Do not submit unless the card is genuinely pack-fresh
Which Koraidon card should you actually buy in 2026?
The specific answer depends on capital tier and collection focus.
Under $5 budget: Target the SV Base Double Rare #123 raw at $1.50 or Ascended Heroes #121 raw at $3. Accessible entry point.
$20–$45 budget: Target the SV Base SIR #247 raw at $23 or Japanese SAR #103 raw at $35. Modern chase-tier positioning.
$85–$180 budget: Target the SIR PSA 9 at $90 or PSA 10 at $180. Investment-tier positioning with pop-report backing.
$200+ budget: Target the Japanese SAR PSA 10 at $250. Character grail-tier positioning with cross-region distinctiveness.
Final take
Koraidon is the specific character where box-art franchise weight drives 2026 pricing more than pull-rate scarcity. The SV Base SIR #247 at $175 PSA 10 and the Japanese SAR at $250 PSA 10 are both accessible collector-tier positions for modern Pokemon legendary chase cards.
For collectors — the SIR at $23 raw is the best value entry. For investors — grade any pack-fresh SIR or Ascended Heroes copy. The specific 8x PSA 10 grade multiplier on the SIR is where meaningful capital efficiency exists.
Cross-check current PSA-graded comps on JK Index Marketplace before every purchase. Koraidon-ex-comparable Miraidon-ex variants sit in parallel pricing pockets — cross-reference is worth studying before finalizing purchase direction.
