Greninja ex – Twilight Masquerade (#198)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Greninja ex (#198) is an Ultra Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Twilight Masquerade released in 2024. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Shinobi Blade attack (170 damage), You may search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $7.00, Cardmarket average sale is €8.93, Floor listings start near €2.70. Market price has increased 4.1% versus the 30-day average.
- TCGplayer market price: $7.00
- Cardmarket trend price: €5.36
- 30-day Cardmarket average: €8.58
- Recent low listing: €2.70
- Market price has increased 4.1% versus the 30-day average.
- PSA 10 average: $179 across 9 sales
Card Details
- Set
- Twilight Masquerade
- Card Number
- 198
- Rarity
- ✨ Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 310
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation H ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Shinobi Blade
[Water]
— 170
You may search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (170.0 per energy). -
Mirage Barrage
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 120 damage to 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Greninja ex from Twilight Masquerade (Ultra Rare) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2024, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
Market Trends: Market price has increased 4.1% versus the 30-day average.
Grading Potential: Professional grading can significantly increase value - PSA 10 copies command an average of $179 based on 9 verified sales. As a Ultra Rare card, pristine copies are highly sought after by serious collectors.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Greninja ex 198 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark H, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Greninja ex's Shinobi Blade deals 170 damage for Water energy. Special effect: You may search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
Stats Overview: 310 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twilight Masquerade #198 ← Current | 310 | 2 attacks | Ultra Rare | $7.00 |
�📦 Twilight Masquerade Set Context
This Greninja ex is part of the Twilight Masquerade expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2024. As a Ultra Rare card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Greninja ex card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
📈 Grading Performance: PSA 10 copies of this Greninja ex average $179 based on 9 verified sales. That's a 2455% premium over raw card prices!
Collector Notes
- Ultra Rare cards from Twilight Masquerade are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- High-grade slabs matter: PSA 10 copies are averaging around $179, making condition upgrades impactful.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
💰 Market Pricing
🏆 Graded Cards (PSA)
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Greninja ex 198 was released in 2024 in the Twilight Masquerade expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Ultra Rare card, this Greninja ex is among the premium chase cards from Twilight Masquerade. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Twilight Masquerade is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Greninja ex with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Greninja ex card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Greninja ex works best in Fighting type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.