Surfer #293
📉 Dip AlertAs card #293 in Ascended Heroes, Surfer is a Special Illustration Rare Trainer card worth about $15.88 ungraded.
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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.
Surfer #293 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Surfer at a glance
- Set: Ascended Heroes (Mega Evolution, 2026).
- Short-term trend 2.3% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €14.36 (EUR).
- Live market value $15.88 for the Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Special Illustration Rare.
Surfer price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Surfer #293.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $14.63
- Mid
- $19.20
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Surfer #293
Card #293 of Ascended Heroes is Surfer, a contemporary Trainer card from the Mega Evolution series (2026). As a Trainer card (Supporter), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
Artwork is by OKUBO; the Holofoil printing sits around $15.88, spanning $14.63–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Ascended Heroes
- Series
- Mega Evolution
- Number
- #293 / 217
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- OKUBO
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2026/01/30
Surfer attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Surfer #293 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Surfer price analysis
What drives the current market value of Surfer #293.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($15.88) — 1 version in total.
At $15.88 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$15.88 gives Surfer real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Surfer trends at €14.36 on Cardmarket (avg sold €16.30, lowest NM €5.50).
Surfer price history & movement
Recent sales average €15.29 over 7 days versus €14.95 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+2.3%).
Single-day average: €14.25; Cardmarket trend price €14.36.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 3 days for Surfer, with a recorded low of $15.88 and high of $17.41; current value is at 0% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 4.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 8.8% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 3 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Surfer?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $15.88 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $13.48 via eBay's default tier, $13.56 on TCGplayer, $14.74 on Cardmarket, $13.85 on Whatnot and $15.88 selling directly — a $2.40 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 Surfer #293.
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 Surfer?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Surfer #293 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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.
At $15.88 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $61.86 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-37.8% 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.
Surfer within Ascended Heroes
Within Ascended Heroes it is the #27 most valuable of 42 tracked cards; the set median is $30.82.
That is 48% below the middle of the set — a top-38% position.
The set's top card is Mega Gengar ex (#284), valued at $736.25.
What makes Surfer valuable
- Special Illustration Rare status puts Surfer among the scarcer pulls in Ascended Heroes.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- Artwork by OKUBO is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Contemporary-era cards like Surfer (2026) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Surfer
- For Surfer, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Ascended Heroes was released in 2026; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $15.88 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Special Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Surfer can realise well above the $14.63 low end.
- Bulk lots of Surfer can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Surfer value questions
What is the value of Surfer?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $15.88 (low $14.63, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €14.36.
Will Surfer hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady (+2.3%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Surfer?
Surfer is a Special Illustration Rare card from Ascended Heroes (Mega Evolution series, 2026). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Surfer?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($15.88). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Surfer?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $15.88. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Surfer's value?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by OKUBO also matters to collector demand.
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