Quaquaval ex

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 4/10

The card sits in a heavily supplied modern rarity tier, so prices usually stabilize near bulk-plus levels unless there is a resurgence in starter Pokémon demand or a grading-population shift. Short-term moves can happen from set nostalgia or player/collector interest, but sustained appreciation is limited by print volume.

Next months. Likely to trade in a narrow low-dollar range raw, with small spikes for mint copies and graded 10 candidates.

Long term. Over 1-3 years, the card may slowly creep upward if Paldea Evolved becomes more nostalgic, but it is more likely to remain an affordable modern collectible than a major investment card.

History

Quaquaval ex is the evolved Pokémon ex card for Quaquaval, the final evolutionary stage of the water-type starter line introduced in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet video games. Quaquaval itself is inspired by a flamboyant, dance-focused peacock performer, emphasizing rhythm, showmanship, and athletic movement. In the TCG, the ex designation represents a stronger modern-era Pokémon with higher HP and more impactful attacks/abilities than standard non-ex cards, and this card is part of the early Scarlet & Violet era when ex cards returned as a core rarity tier.

First released in English in the Pokémon TCG expansion Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved (set 2023), card number 052/193, as a Double Rare standard pull from booster packs and related sealed product.

• This is a Double Rare ex card, placing it in the main ultra-rare pull tier of the set rather than the secret rare slot.
• It features Quaquaval, one of the three Paldea starter final evolutions and a popular mascot-level Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet.
• Market prices have been relatively low, with raw copies commonly under a few dollars, which makes it accessible but also keeps grading premiums limited unless a copy is exceptionally clean.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Ultra Rare

Print run

Very High

First printed in

Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved

Demand

Medium

Supply

Abundant

• Double Rare ex cards are more scarce than bulk rares but still printed in large quantities in modern booster sets.
• Low raw market price suggests high supply relative to collector demand.
• Only high-grade copies with strong centering and surface can stand out meaningfully.

Collector notes

Condition. Check centering, edge whitening, surface scratches, print lines, and corner wear. Holos/ex cards from modern sets often show visible edge chipping, especially on the back borders and top corners. Because this is a modern mass-produced card, graded 10 candidates need strong centering and a clean holo/ex surface with no factory dents, roller marks, or silvering. Also inspect for pack-fresh edge wear caused by code-card friction.

Storage. Store in penny sleeves and semi-rigid holders or top loaders with a snug fit. For long-term preservation, use an inner sleeve plus a card saver for grading submissions. Keep away from humidity, direct sunlight, and heat. If collecting raw copies, use binders with side-loading pages and avoid overfilling pockets to reduce edge pressure.

Authenticity. Compare text font, set symbol, border coloration, and holo/ex sheen against verified images. Modern fakes often have dull or incorrect holo patterns, poor texture reproduction, off-center or blurry printing, and back-side color that is too dark or too washed out. Verify the card number 052/193, set symbol, and the Double Rare classification. Genuine copies should have crisp printing and consistent texture/finish from official Pokémon TCG production.