# Pikachu ex #238/191

The Pikachu ex - 238/191 (#238/191, SV08: Surging Sparks, 2024) is a special illustration rare Pokémon card. Across 36 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 47% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu-ex-238-191-sv08-surging-sparks-238-191-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV08: Surging Sparks
- Number: #238/191
- Year: 2024
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Nov 8, 2024
- Set size: 262 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $283
- 4-month change: +22.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 36
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 47%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 17% | $333 |
| 9.5 | 31% | $312 |
| 9 | 39% | $327 |
| 8 | 6% | $338 |
| 7 | 3% | $338 |
| 6 & below | 6% | $338 |

### Most common condition issues

- Ding: 6% of scans
- Roughness: 6% of scans
- Bent: 6% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu ex - 238/191 carries a market value of $283. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $333, about 1.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Pikachu ex - 238/191 worth?

The Pikachu ex - 238/191 from SV08: Surging Sparks has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Pikachu ex - 238/191 cards get?

Across 36 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu ex - 238/191 averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 47% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.1, surface 9.1, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Pikachu ex - 238/191?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu ex - 238/191 cards are Ding (6% of scans), Roughness (6% of scans), Bent (6% of scans).

### Is the Pikachu ex - 238/191 worth grading?

Whether the Pikachu ex - 238/191 is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app