01Card Stats

Stage 1 ex (evolves from Duraludon)

HP 300

TypeMetal

RarityUltra Rare

IllustratorUnknown

WeaknessFire ×2

Retreat●●

SetSurging Sparks

Released2024

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Ultra Rare
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Market value

~$0.99 raw

Raw copies run $0.50 to $1.29

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07Why Collectors Want It

Archaludon — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #1018).
Required for any complete Archaludon master set across eras.
Collectors of the Surging Sparks set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Situational

Stage 1 ex Archaludon with 300 HP and a top attack near 220 damage. Ultra-rare Archaludon variants like this occasionally turned up in constructed decks during their era, though seldom as a deck's centerpiece.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Assemble Alloy

When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may attach up to 2 Basic Metal Energy cards from your discard pile to your Metal Pokémon in any way you like.

Metal Defender Cost: Metal + Metal + Metal · 220 damage

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon has no Weakness.

Weakness: Fire ×2
Resistance: Grass -30
Retreat cost: 2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern ultra/secret rare; PSA 10 populations are moderate and grading is common for higher-value pulls.

Holo scratching and centering are the usual downgrade culprits; graded gem-mint copies trade above raw.

Other graders: CGC and BGS both grade modern ultra-rares; PSA leads on resale liquidity.

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