Tinkaton ex
Paldea Evolved · 262 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Zestaw
Paldea EvolvedNumer
262
Rzadkość
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
330
Last Updated
Mar 11, 2026
About Tinkaton ex
Tinkaton ex is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Paldea Evolved, numbered 262 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Tinkaton ex Price Analysis
The current market price for Tinkaton ex from Paldea Evolved is $16.81 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $10.99 to a high of $170.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $125.00 — approximately 7.4x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Tinkaton ex has increased in value by +7.7%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 330 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Tinkaton ex
Professional grading is available for Tinkaton ex and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PCA 9, PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $16.81 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $30.00 | $14.65 | $50.00 | 12 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.95 | 1 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 3 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $35.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 4 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $21.72 | $10.99 | $170.00 | 310 |
Is Tinkaton ex a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Tinkaton ex is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
