# Mega Emboar ex #273/217

The Mega Emboar ex (#273/217, ME: Ascended Heroes, 2026) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.5/10 grade (GEM MINT), with 100% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $55.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/mega-emboar-ex-me-ascended-heroes-273-217-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: ME: Ascended Heroes
- Number: #273/217
- Year: 2026
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 30, 2026
- Set size: 580 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $55
- Source: justtcg
- 49-day change: +0.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 9.5 / 10
- Average corners: 9.5
- Average edges: 9.5
- Average surface: 9.5
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 100%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 100% | $75 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Mega Emboar ex carries a market value of $55. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $75, about 1.4× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Mega Emboar ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Mega Emboar ex from ME: Ascended Heroes currently carries a market value of about $55. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Mega Emboar ex cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Mega Emboar ex averages a 9.5/10 overall grade. 100% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.5, edges 9.5, surface 9.5, centering 9.0.

### Is the Mega Emboar ex worth grading?

Whether the Mega Emboar ex is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app