Iron Valiant ex Collector's Guide 2026: Which Card Fits Your Budget?
By Dexhaul Team · September 24, 2026
Iron Valiant ex has five distinct printings across multiple Scarlet & Violet sets, ranging from a $2 promo card to a $53 Special Illustration Rare, and picking the right one depends entirely on what you're building toward as a collector.
This guide covers every Iron Valiant ex card currently available, what each one looks like, and where each one sits on the value ladder.
Who Is Iron Valiant?
Iron Valiant is Pokémon #1006 in the National Pokédex, introduced in Pokémon Violet as a Future Paradox Pokémon. It's a Fairy/Fighting type that bears a strong resemblance to a combination of Gallade and Gardevoir, described in the Violet Book as a mechanical lifeform from a distant future version of Area Zero.
That distinction matters for collectors. Iron Valiant is a pure Future Paradox: its Ancient counterpart does not exist in the TCG. The Paradox Rift set paired it against Roaring Moon on the two Elite Trainer Box covers, but there is no "Ancient Valiant" card on the other side.
Every Iron Valiant ex print in existence is a Scarlet & Violet-era card.
That's the first thing to understand before you buy: you are collecting within a single era. The ceiling is defined by the SIR art from Paradox Rift and a later SIR from Prismatic Evolutions. The floor is a $2 promo card.
The Entry Tier: Black Star Promo SVP068
The Black Star Promo SVP068 is the entry point. It's a standard-layout holo with the Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promo stamp, released through retail product bundles. At $2.00, it's the cheapest way to own an English Iron Valiant ex card.
It plays identically to every other Iron Valiant ex print. If you're building a competitive deck and don't care about art, this is the card to buy.
The Temporal Forces (sv05) print of the base Iron Valiant card (non-ex, 079/162 and 080/162) sits at $0.99 and below at most sellers. Both are worth picking up if you want the full line representation without spending on premium art.
The Mid Tier: Paradox Rift SIR (249/182)
The Paradox Rift Special Illustration Rare at 249/182 is the most discussed Iron Valiant ex card. It features a wide-format illustration with Iron Valiant charging through fractured circuitry, rendered in deep indigo and silver with the SV-era ultra-rare border. This is the card that defined Iron Valiant's visual identity in the TCG.
At around $23.00 from independent sellers, it's accessible for a card of this rarity tier. Paradox Rift launched in November 2023 and the SIR was a chase card from the start, but supply has stabilized over the following years. The price today reflects a set that's been in wide circulation long enough to normalize.
One collector pattern worth noting: the Roaring Moon ex SIR from the same set tends to trade above Iron Valiant ex because Roaring Moon was the "face" of the Roaring Moon ETB cover and carries more mainstream recognition. If you're budget-conscious, that asymmetry makes the Iron Valiant SIR the stronger value play within the Paradox Rift SIR tier.
The Japanese Collector Route: Future Flash SAR (089/066)
Japanese collectors have a separate path. The Future Flash mini-set (sv4M) is the Japanese equivalent of Paradox Rift, and its Super Art Rare at 089/066 carries distinct, often more saturated artwork compared to the English SIR.
The Future Flash SAR currently runs around $26–30 depending on condition and seller. It sits slightly above the English Paradox Rift SIR in price, which reflects the typical premium on Japanese SAR singles relative to English counterparts at this rarity tier.
If you collect both English and Japanese versions of significant cards, this is the obvious complement to the 249/182. The two together, framed side by side, represent the complete Paradox Rift Iron Valiant ex art at its highest tier from that release window.
The Premium Tier: Prismatic Evolutions SIR (157/131)
Prismatic Evolutions (sv8a) launched in January 2025 as one of the highest-demand Scarlet & Violet sets to date. The Iron Valiant ex SIR at 157/131 is the highest-priced single in the Iron Valiant line, currently at $50–53. That premium comes directly from Prismatic Evolutions' sustained collector demand rather than from anything specific to the Iron Valiant card itself.
The art direction differs noticeably from the Paradox Rift SIR. The Prismatic Evolutions version uses a wider environmental scene with more background detail and the prismatic foiling treatment that defines the set's visual style. If you want the most recent and visually distinct Iron Valiant ex print, this is it.
The practical note: if your priority is the Iron Valiant character rather than a specific set, the Paradox Rift SIR at $23 delivers comparable art quality at less than half the price. The Prismatic Evolutions card is for collectors who want the specific Prismatic Evolutions set representation in their binder.
Sealed Products: The Iron Valiant ETB
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Paradox Rift Elite Trainer Box Iron Valiant
$177.00 USD
The Paradox Rift Elite Trainer Box Iron Valiant version came with 9 Paradox Rift packs, a promo card, and the Iron Valiant ETB accessories (sleeves, dice, damage counters). As a sealed product that's been off shelves since late 2023, the current price of $177 reflects aftermarket rather than original retail.
This is the buy for collectors who want the original Iron Valiant ETB as an object, not for those seeking the singles inside. The expected hits from 9 packs do not reliably cover that price in singles value, so buy it as a display piece or sealed collectible, not as a pack-opening investment.
Which Iron Valiant ex to Buy
The answer depends entirely on your use case.
For competitive play or casual collecting on a tight budget: the Black Star Promo SVP068 at $2 is the practical choice. Same card text, fraction of the price.
For a display-quality single that represents the character well: the Paradox Rift SIR at 249/182 is the best ratio of art quality to cost in the line. At around $23, it is the card most associated with Iron Valiant's TCG identity, and its price reflects a set that has been widely available long enough to reach a stable floor.
For the Japanese collector: the Future Flash SAR 089/066 is the natural companion to the English SIR, with a distinct art take at a modest premium.
For the Prismatic Evolutions collector or someone completing a full SV SIR run: the 157/131 belongs in the binder. Just know that most of the $53 price tag is set premium, not Iron Valiant premium.
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