Pokémon · Scarlet & Violet
Gholdengo ex
Paradox Rift · #252 · Special Illustration Rare · 2023
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Market reference
$38.14
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 252 / 266
- Release year
- 2023
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- HP
- 260
- Subtype
- Stage 1 · ex
- Evolves from
- Gimmighoul
- Retreat cost
- 2 energy
- Regulation mark
- G
- Illustrator
- Akira Komayama
- Pokédex #
- 1000
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Ability Engine
- Damage efficiency
- 50 damage
- 50 per Energy
- Prize liability
- 2 Prizes given up
- Two-prize Pokémon — a single KO swings the prize race
- Setup
- Stage 1
- One evolution step from a Basic
Also does
Strategy & play
How Gholdengo ex plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Not a main attacker — its job is Ability-based draw/search. Run it as a consistency hub and protect it, because opponents will target the engine.
- Needs Metal Energy to attack — your line must supply that color.
- Metal type, weak to Fire ×2 — a Fire attacker doing ≥130 effectively one-shots it.
- A two-prize Pokémon — each KO gives the opponent 2 Prizes, so a single bad trade can lose the race. Back it with single-prize attackers.
- A Stage 1 — one step up from Gimmighoul; doesn’t help your opening hand, but quick to set up.
- Currently Standard-legal — usable in the main rotating format.
How to beat Gholdengo ex
- Exploit its Fire weakness — ≥130 damage one-shots it.
- KO it to choke their draw / search engine.
- Gust it before the evolution is set up.
- It gives up 2 Prizes — out-trade it with single-prize attackers.
Budget alternatives
Cheaper cards that fill a similar role in Standard decks. Reference prices — most-played option first.
More by Akira Komayama
This card was illustrated by Akira Komayama.
Building around Gholdengo ex?
Drop it into the deck builder for a live consistency score, synergy suggestions, and Standard legality checks.
About this card
Ability: Coin Bonus
Once during your turn, you may draw a card. If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, draw 1 more card.
MMake It Rain — 50×
Discard any number of Basic Energy cards from your hand. This attack does 50 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Weakness:R×2
Resistance:G-30
Retreat cost:CC
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
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Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/07/11| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $28.34 | $40.99 | $198.30 | $38.14 | $42.25 |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2025/11/18| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €22.36 |
| 7-day average | €24.01 |
| 30-day average | €25.07 |
| Low | €19.95 |
| Trend price | €24.49 |
| Low (excellent+) | €20.99 |
| averageSellPrice | €24.93 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Gholdengo ex is real?
Gholdengo ex is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Gholdengo ex worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Gholdengo ex is $38.14; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Gholdengo ex from?
Gholdengo ex is from the Pokémon set "Paradox Rift" in the Scarlet & Violet series, released in 2023.
What rarity is Gholdengo ex?
Gholdengo ex is a Special Illustration Rare card in the Paradox Rift set.
Other Gholdengo ex printings
Same Pokémon card across other sets and rarities.
