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Pikachu ex - Surging Sparks (#238)
- Number
- 238
- Energy
- Lightning
Pikachu ex - Surging Sparks
Pikachu ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Surging Sparks Pokémon TCG set, released 2024. It sits at card number 238 in the Surging Sparks checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 200 HP and the Basic, Tera, ex subtypes.
In collector terms, this is a Special Illustration Rare - one of the top alternate-art chase tiers in modern Scarlet & Violet sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $326.21, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Pikachu ex has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#238 in Surging Sparks) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 68Solid
Strong icon status. Weak era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 7 hours ago · 2026-07-28 08:14 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated just now
Market price history
Sale History 18 sales · since 2024-11-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $286.50 | ||
| RAW | $255.50 | ||
| RAW | $254.61 | ||
| RAW | $254.91 | ||
| RAW | $249.71 | ||
| RAW | $277.00 | ||
| RAW | $322.50 | ||
| RAW | $300.00 | ||
| RAW | $260.00 | ||
| RAW | $250.00 | ||
| RAW | $262.50 | ||
| RAW | $283.00 | ||
| RAW | $291.19 | ||
| RAW | $366.61 | ||
| RAW | $387.50 | ||
| RAW | $414.38 | ||
| RAW | $392.72 | ||
| RAW | $465.93 |
Other printings of Pikachu ex
Pikachu ex FAQ
Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Pikachu ex from Surging Sparks worth?
Recent recorded market price is $328.97 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-07-27). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Pikachu ex?
This printing is a Special Illustration Rare - one of the top alternate-art chase tiers in modern Scarlet & Violet sets (the card is labeled "Special Illustration Rare" on the checklist). Pikachu ex has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
When was Pikachu ex released?
The Surging Sparks set released in 2024, so this card (#238 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Pikachu ex?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Surging Sparks set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.