Drayton #244
As card #244 in Surging Sparks, Drayton is a Special Illustration Rare Trainer card worth about $7.16 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.
Drayton #244 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Drayton at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €9.63.
- From Surging Sparks (Scarlet & Violet), released 2024.
- Live market value $7.16 for the Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €9.22 (7d), €9.97 (30d).
- Rarity tier — Special Illustration Rare.
Drayton price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Drayton #244.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.00
- Mid
- $8.10
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Drayton #244
Drayton is the #244 of 191 card in Surging Sparks, a contemporary set released in 2024 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. As a Trainer card (Supporter), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
DOM illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $7.16, with listings from $5.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Surging Sparks
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #244 / 191
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- DOM
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2024/11/08
Drayton attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Drayton #244 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Drayton price analysis
What drives the current market value of Drayton #244.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($7.16).
At $7.16 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$7.16 gives Drayton real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Drayton at a trend of €9.63, an average sold price of €9.95 and a near-mint floor of €6.00.
Drayton price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €9.22, 7.5% below the 30-day average of €9.97.
The most recent 24-hour average is €7.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €9.63.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $6.80–$7.18. The most recent snapshot of $7.16 sits 95% up that range, 0.3% under the October 21, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.3%.
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 Drayton?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Drayton at $7.16 nets roughly $5.91 on eBay, $5.95 on TCGplayer, $6.45 via Cardmarket, $6.08 on Whatnot or $7.16 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.25.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Drayton?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Drayton #244 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 $7.16 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 $53.14 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-59.8% 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.
Drayton within Surging Sparks
Drayton ranks #26 of 33 tracked Surging Sparks cards by market value, against a set median of $9.93.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 24%.
The set's top card is Pikachu ex (#238), valued at $256.63.
What makes Drayton valuable
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- Contemporary (2024) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- DOM illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- With steady supply, Drayton is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Special Illustration Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Buying & selling Drayton
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€9.22 and €9.97) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Drayton can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Surging Sparks was released in 2024; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Drayton, 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 $7.16 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Drayton value questions
How much is Drayton worth?
Drayton trades near $7.16 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $5.00–—; Cardmarket shows €9.63.
Should I buy Drayton?
As a contemporary Special Illustration Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-7.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Drayton?
Drayton 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 Drayton are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($7.16). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Drayton sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.16. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Drayton's value?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by DOM also matters to collector demand.
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