# Pikachu ex #238/191

The Pikachu ex - 238/191 (#238/191, SV08: Surging Sparks, 2024) is a special illustration rare Pokémon card. Across 27 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 44% 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: $292
- 4-month change: +22.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 27
- Average overall grade: 8.9 / 10
- Average corners: 8.9
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 44%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 22% | $333 |
| 9.5 | 22% | $333 |
| 9 | 37% | $343 |
| 8 | 7% | $338 |
| 7 | 4% | $338 |
| 6 & below | 7% | $338 |

### Most common condition issues

- Ding: 7% of scans
- Roughness: 7% of scans
- Bent: 7% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu ex - 238/191 carries a market value of $292. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $333, about 1.1× 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 27 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu ex - 238/191 averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 44% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.9, edges 9.0, surface 9.0, centering 8.9.

### 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 (7% of scans), Roughness (7% of scans), Bent (7% 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