Pikachu ex - 238/191 #238/191, SV08: Surging Sparks

Pikachu ex - 238/191 #238/191

SV08: Surging Sparks · 2024

Special Illustration RareIllustration RareHolofoil
Market value
$215
Avg grade
8.8

The Pikachu ex - 238/191 (#238/191, SV08: Surging Sparks, 2024) is a special illustration rare Pokémon 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.

Price history

3M change
$215
-0.0%

Source: justtcg

This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Pikachu ex - 238/191, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Pikachu ex - 238/191 graded 10
10
33% of scans
$333
Pikachu ex - 238/191 graded 9.5
9.5
33% of scans
$332
Pikachu ex - 238/191 graded 9
9
6% of scans
$338
Pikachu ex - 238/191 graded 8
8
11% of scans
$338
Pikachu ex - 238/191 graded 7
7
6% of scans
$338
Pikachu ex - 238/191 graded 6 & below
6 & below
11% of scans
$338

Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu ex - 238/191 sells for about $215. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $333, about 1.6× the raw price. Whether a submission pays off depends on the grade your copy would actually get.

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Community grades

8.8
Avg Grade
18
Scans
67%
Gem Mint 9.5+
10.0
Top Grade

Grade distribution

10
6 · 33%
9.5
6 · 33%
9
1 · 6%
8
2 · 11%
7
1 · 6%
6 & below
2 · 11%

Average sub-grades

Corners
8.8
Edges
9.1
Surface
9.0
Centering
8.9

Most common condition issues

Ding 11%Roughness 11%Bent 11%

Community average: 8.8 (NM-MT) · based on 18 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Pikachu ex, graded 7.5
Pikachu ex
SV08: Surging Sparks
7.5$338
Pikachu ex, graded 7.0
Pikachu ex
SV08: Surging Sparks
7.0$338
Pikachu ex, graded 5.0
Pikachu ex
SV08: Surging Sparks
5.0$338
Pikachu ex, graded 9.0
Pikachu ex
SV08: Surging Sparks
9.0$338
Pikachu ex, graded 4.5
Pikachu ex
SV08: Surging Sparks
4.5$338
Pikachu ex, graded 8.0
Pikachu ex
SV08: Surging Sparks
8.0$338
Pikachu ex, graded 9.5
Pikachu ex
SV08: Surging Sparks
9.5$333
Pikachu ex, graded 9.5
Pikachu ex
SV08: Surging Sparks
9.5$335

Card details

SetSV08: Surging Sparks
Number#238/191
Year2024
GamePokémon
RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
VariantIllustration Rare
PrintingHolofoil
Set releasedNov 8, 2024
Set size262 cards

Frequently asked questions

What is a Pikachu ex - 238/191 worth?

A raw (ungraded) Pikachu ex - 238/191 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 - 238/191 cards get?

Across 18 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu ex - 238/191 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 - 238/191?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu ex - 238/191 cards are Ding (11% of scans), Roughness (11% of scans), Bent (11% 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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