Koraidon ex and Miraidon ex: Collecting Scarlet and Violet's Box Legendaries in 2026
By Dexhaul Team · September 10, 2026
Koraidon and Miraidon launched the Scarlet and Violet era of the Pokémon TCG in early 2023, and they remain two of the most collectible Pokémon in the current card game.
Both are Paradox Pokémon introduced in the ninth generation mainline games. Koraidon is the mascot of Pokémon Scarlet (an ancient form), while Miraidon anchors Pokémon Violet (a futuristic form). They are the only box-legendary pair in franchise history to function as the player's primary mode of transportation across an open world: both serve as rideable companions throughout the entire game.
In 2026, there are four meaningful ways to collect them, and the right one depends entirely on your budget and what format you want to display.
TCG Singles: $0.80 to $130
The widest price range belongs to the TCG market.
Both Koraidon and Miraidon appear across three rarity tiers in the SV01 Scarlet & Violet Base Set. The Double Rare (two-star) version of each is the entry point.
Koraidon ex 125/198 lists at $0.80 raw at Games at the Vault. Miraidon ex has a comparable Double Rare at a similar accessible price.
The Hyper Rare (gold treatment) versions of each sit in the $6 range. They are not especially collectible relative to the Double Rare at that price gap, and most collectors skip straight from Double Rare to SIR.
The SIR tier: a paired-completion challenge
The premium tier is the Special Illustration Rare. Koraidon ex 247/198 lists at $84 raw near-mint from Pokemeister. Miraidon ex 244/198 shows more price variance across sellers: raw copies range from around $24 at the low end to $130 at the high end, depending on condition assessment.
What makes the SV01 SIR pair unusual: Koraidon ex and Miraidon ex are both SIR cards in the same base set, at card numbers 244 and 247 respectively.
Previous generation mascot pairs received their high-end art cards in separate sets by design. Reshiram and Zekrom, Xerneas and Yveltal: their premium cards were always split across paired titles. The SV era flipped that pattern.
Completing the SIR section of SV01 requires both cards, and you can only get them together if you know both numbers to search for.
Bandai PLAMO Model Kits: $22 to $28
The best value display option in the Koraidon and Miraidon product universe is the Bandai PLAMO Select Series model kit.
Miraidon is $22.25 from Galactic Toys; Koraidon runs $27.99 at Impact Gaming Center. Both are snap-fit, requiring no glue, with articulation points and a display base included in the box.
The comparison that matters: Scale World figures for other legendaries typically run $60 to $80 and higher. A Dialga Scale World figure costs more than two Koraidon PLAMO kits combined. For collectors who want a quality 3D display piece without paying sealed TCG prices, the model kits are the category most people overlook.
One practical note: the kits require careful assembly and moderate dexterity. They are marketed to hobbyists rather than casual buyers, and the finish reflects that. The articulation is genuine, not decorative.
Plush: $35 to $94
Both Pokémon have standard plush options, but Miraidon has a product decision that Koraidon does not.
Koraidon's Japanese plush runs $65.40 at VeryGoods.JP. It depicts the standard upright pose and is an import, meaning buyers outside Japan pay import pricing. Standard upright Miraidon plush from the Sanei All-Star Collection line (PP267) list around $53 to $60.
Miraidon's Ride Form variant
Miraidon also appears in merchandise as its "Drive Mode" or ride form: the flattened, motorbike-shaped configuration it takes when you ride it in Pokémon Violet. This form was sold separately as a distinct plush, priced around $45 to $50 in import shops.
Koraidon's equivalent ride form appears far less often in plush form. Collectors building a complete Scarlet/Violet display pair frequently find Miraidon easier to represent in both game-poses than Koraidon. That asymmetry is something to factor in before committing to a completionist approach for both.
Japanese Pokémon Center plush for Miraidon have listed at $94.99 from secondhand import sellers, typically reflecting the import and intermediary premium on popular plush that sell out domestically in Japan.
Sealed Products: $38 to $160
The original Scarlet & Violet Elite Trainer Boxes remain in circulation well into 2026.
The Koraidon ETB lists at $134.75 from Common Lands. The Miraidon ETB comes in at $160 from Hobbiesville. The $25 Miraidon premium is consistent across multiple sellers and reflects the same demand asymmetry visible in the SIR card market: Violet sold alongside Scarlet but Miraidon has consistently commanded slightly higher secondary prices across every product category.
Each ETB includes nine booster packs from the SV01 set, accessories, and a full-art promo card for the respective Pokémon. The promo card is a separate artwork not available in standard booster pulls.
The Paldea Legends Tin alternative
For buyers who want sealed SV01 content without ETB pricing, the Paldea Legends Tin (Miraidon ex) includes five SV01 booster packs and a Miraidon ex tin promo card. It lists between $38 and $73 depending on the seller, with the price variation reflecting pack count differences between editions rather than the same product at different prices. Verify the pack count before ordering, as some listings describe different configurations.
Which Category to Start With
The Double Rare TCG singles are the right starting point for almost every collector. Under $5 for two cards representing both mascots is the lowest-risk way to start a Koraidon and Miraidon display.
The PLAMO model kits are the most underrated option. At $22 to $28 each, they offer physical presence that cards cannot, at a fraction of what comparable scale figures cost for other legendaries. If the choice is between a plush and a model kit at similar prices, the kit delivers more articulation and display flexibility.
The SIR cards are the long-term collector target. Both 247/198 and 244/198 are the defining art representations of each Pokémon in the TCG, and the SV01 set launched the entire Scarlet and Violet format. That context does not go away as the game's card pool grows.
Sealed ETBs are for buyers who want the full launch-era experience or expect long-term appreciation in sealed SV01 product. They are not necessary if you already own the singles.
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