# Pikachu ex #238/191

The Pikachu ex (#238/191, SV08: Surging Sparks, 2024) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 18 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 67% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $215.

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

## Card details

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

## Market price

- Current raw value: $215
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: -0.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 18
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 67%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 33% | $333 |
| 9.5 | 33% | $332 |
| 9 | 6% | $338 |
| 8 | 11% | $338 |
| 7 | 6% | $338 |
| 6 & below | 11% | $338 |

### Most common condition issues

- Ding: 11% of scans
- Roughness: 11% of scans
- Bent: 11% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu ex carries a market value of $215. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $333, about 1.6× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Pikachu ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Pikachu ex from SV08: Surging Sparks currently carries a market value of about $215. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Pikachu ex cards get?

Across 18 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu ex averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 67% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 9.1, surface 9.0, centering 8.9.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu ex cards are Ding (11% of scans), Roughness (11% of scans), Bent (11% 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