Pikachu ex #238
💎 Grail Card📉 Dip AlertFrom Surging Sparks, Pikachu ex (#238) is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card valued at $256.63 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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.
Pikachu ex #238 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu ex at a glance
- Live market value $256.63 for the Holofoil print.
- 7-day average €203.46; 30-day average €248.88.
- Special Illustration Rare rarity.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €236.72.
- From Surging Sparks (Scarlet & Violet), released 2024.
Pikachu ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu ex #238.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $229.01
- Mid
- $287.25
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu ex #238
Card #238 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 GIDORA; the Holofoil printing sits around $256.63, spanning $229.01–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Surging Sparks
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #238 / 191
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- GIDORA
- HP
- 200
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic, ex
- Released
- 2024/11/08
Pikachu ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu ex #238 — the playability layer behind the price.
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.
Topaz Bolt
Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Resolute Heart
- Attacks
- 1
Pikachu ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu ex #238.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $256.63.
At $256.63 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $256.63 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €236.72, with an average sold price of €272.09 and a lowest near-mint ask of €164.95.
Pikachu ex price history & movement
Recent sales average €203.46 over 7 days versus €248.88 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-18.2%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €174.50, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €236.72.
Pikachu ex has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $256.63 to $276.42; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 7.2% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 7.2%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
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.
On a $256.63 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $222.33 via eBay's default tier, $223.61 on TCGplayer, $243.45 on Cardmarket, $228.36 on Whatnot and $256.63 selling directly — a $34.30 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu ex #238.
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.
Should you grade Pikachu ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu ex #238 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu ex #238.
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.
At $256.63 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $853.07 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $272.57. You need a graded sale of $302.61 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $405.83 (136.8% return on cost basis).
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.
Pikachu ex within Surging Sparks
Pikachu ex ranks #1 of 33 tracked Surging Sparks cards by market value, against a set median of $9.93.
It sits in the top 100% of the checklist on price.
This card sits at the top of the Surging Sparks value table.
What makes Pikachu ex valuable
- Pikachu ex is a Lightning card with 200 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Priced at $256.63 with rarely listed, Pikachu ex sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Special Illustration Rare status puts Pikachu ex among the scarcer pulls in Surging Sparks.
- Artwork by GIDORA is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Contemporary (2024) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
Buying & selling Pikachu ex
- Surging Sparks was released in 2024; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Special Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Pikachu ex can realise well above the $229.01 low end.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Pikachu ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $256.63 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Pikachu ex value questions
What is the value of Pikachu ex?
Pikachu ex trades near $256.63 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $229.01–—; Cardmarket shows €236.72.
Will Pikachu ex hold its value?
As a contemporary Special Illustration Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-18.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Pikachu ex?
Pikachu ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Surging Sparks (Scarlet & Violet series, 2024). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Pikachu ex are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($256.63). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Pikachu ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $256.63. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Pikachu ex cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by GIDORA also matters to collector demand.
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