# Pikachu ex #219/191

The Pikachu ex (#219/191, SV08: Surging Sparks, 2024) is a ultra rare Pokemon card. Across 11 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 18% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu-ex-sv08-surging-sparks-219-191-special-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV08: Surging Sparks
- Number: #219/191
- Year: 2024
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
- Variant: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Nov 8, 2024
- Set size: 262 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $30
- 4-month change: +105.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 11
- Average overall grade: 8.9 / 10
- Average corners: 8.9
- Average edges: 8.9
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 18%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 18% | $30 |
| 9 | 64% | $31 |
| 8 | 18% | $31 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 9% of scans
- Blur (Front): 9% of scans
- Bent (Front): 9% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu ex carries a market value of $30. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $30, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Pikachu ex worth?

The Pikachu ex 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 cards get?

Across 11 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu ex averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 18% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.9, edges 8.9, surface 9.0, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Pikachu ex?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu ex cards are Whitening(Front) (9% of scans), Blur (Front) (9% of scans), Bent (Front) (9% of scans).

### Is the Pikachu ex worth grading?

Whether the Pikachu ex 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