Pikachu ex Pokémon card #219
Ultra RarePokémon
Surging Sparks·Scarlet & Violet series·#219

Pikachu ex #219

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As card #219 in Surging Sparks, Pikachu ex is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card worth about $26.06 ungraded.

Market value
$26.06
Cardmarket (EUR)
€26.60
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 32.9%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Pikachu ex #219 today, you'd net about
$26.06after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $26.06Cardmarket $24.41Whatnot $22.92TCGplayer $22.44eBay $22.31

Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.

Sell or hold?▲ 32.9%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Pikachu ex #219 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Pikachu ex at a glance

  • Surging Sparks, Scarlet & Violet series, 2024.
  • Trades around $26.06 on TCGplayer.
  • Cardmarket values it at €26.60 (EUR).
  • Short-term trend 32.9% (7d vs 30d).
  • Rarity: Ultra Rare.
Market prices

Pikachu ex price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu ex #219.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$26.06
TCGplayer market
Low
$21.50
Mid
$28.53
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€26.60
Avg sold
€26.30
Lowest NM
€10.00
7-day avg
€33.46
30-day avg
€25.17

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Pikachu ex #219

Card #219 of Surging Sparks is Pikachu ex, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2024). The card carries 200 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic/ex designation.

Artwork is by aky CG Works; the Holofoil printing sits around $26.06, spanning $21.50–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
Surging Sparks
Series
Scarlet & Violet
Number
#219 / 191
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Illustrator
aky CG Works
HP
200
Type
Lightning
Subtype
Basic, ex
Released
2024/11/08
Card text

Pikachu ex attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu ex #219 — the playability layer behind the price.

Ability

Resolute Heart

If this Pokémon has full HP and would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, it is not Knocked Out, and its remaining HP becomes 10.

GrassLightningMetal

Topaz Bolt

300

Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless
Ability
Resolute Heart
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Pikachu ex price analysis

What drives the current market value of Pikachu ex #219.

There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $26.06.

At $26.06, Pikachu ex draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

This $26.06 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

In EUR, Pikachu ex trends at €26.60 on Cardmarket (avg sold €26.30, lowest NM €10.00).

Price trend

Pikachu ex price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $27.15▼ 4% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $26.06

The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €33.46, 32.9% above the 30-day average of €25.17.

Single-day average: €14.50; Cardmarket trend price €26.60.

Pikachu ex has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $25.89 to $27.15; the latest value sits at 13% of that recorded range and 4% below the high set October 13, 2026.

Daily moves average a volatility of 1.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 4.6%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€14.50
7-day avg€33.46
30-day avg€25.17
Trend price€26.60

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.17 (+0.7%)
All-time high
$27.15
All-time low
$25.89
Off all-time high
-4%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
-4.0%
Max drawdown
-4.6%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
1.5%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$26.06
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
13%
low $25.89high $27.15

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Pikachu ex?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Pikachu ex at $26.06 nets roughly $22.31 on eBay, $22.44 on TCGplayer, $24.41 via Cardmarket, $22.92 on Whatnot or $26.06 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.75.

High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu ex #219.

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Best net payout$26.06
Spread across platforms$3.75
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$3.7514.4%$22.31Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$3.6213.9%$22.44Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.656.3%$24.41Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$26.06Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$3.1412.1%$22.92Sell on Whatnot →

Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Pikachu ex?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu ex #219 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu ex #219.

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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $26.06 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $16.68 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $72.03 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-10.6% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$22.67
Net as PSA 9
$0.81
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$39.35
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$72.03
Expected value
$15.65
Expected profit
—
-10.6% ROI

Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.

Set context

Pikachu ex within Surging Sparks

Within Surging Sparks it is the #8 most valuable of 33 tracked cards; the set median is $9.93.

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 79%.

The set's top card is Pikachu ex (#238), valued at $256.63.

Rank in set
#8
of 33 tracked
Set median
$9.93
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Series
Scarlet & Violet
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Value drivers

What makes Pikachu ex valuable

  • The aky CG Works artwork gives Pikachu ex appeal beyond pure playability.
  • Its Lightning typing means Pikachu ex has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • At $26.06 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
  • Contemporary (2024) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
  • Ultra Rare status puts Pikachu ex among the scarcer pulls in Surging Sparks.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Pikachu ex

  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Pikachu ex can realise well above the $21.50 low end.
  • Surging Sparks was released in 2024; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€33.46 and €25.17) to time entries and exits.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $26.06 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • For Pikachu ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
FAQ

Pikachu ex value questions

How much is Pikachu ex worth?

Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $26.06 (low $21.50, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €26.60.

Should I buy Pikachu ex?

The card is rising on recent averages. Ultra Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

What rarity is Pikachu ex?

Pikachu ex is a Ultra Rare card from Surging Sparks (Scarlet & Violet series, 2024). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

Does Pikachu ex have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($26.06). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Pikachu ex?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $26.06. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What affects the price of Pikachu ex?

Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by aky CG Works also matters to collector demand.

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