Pikachu ex #238/191, Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks

Pikachu ex #238/191

Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks · 2024

Special Illustration RareTextured Holofoil
Market value
$250
Avg grade
9.1

The Pikachu ex (#238/191, Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks, 2024) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 8 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.1/10 grade (MINT), with 38% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $250.

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This card at every grade

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

Pikachu ex graded 9.5
9.5
38% of scans
$242
Pikachu ex graded 9
9
50% of scans
$249
Pikachu ex graded 8.5
8.5
13% of scans
$275

Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu ex sells for about $250. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $242, about 1.0× the raw price. Whether a submission pays off depends on the grade your copy would actually get.

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Community grades

9.1
Avg Grade
8
Scans
38%
Gem Mint 9.5+
9.5
Top Grade

Grade distribution

9.5
3 · 38%
9
4 · 50%
8.5
1 · 13%

Average sub-grades

Corners
9.1
Edges
9.2
Surface
9.1
Centering
9.4

Most common condition issues

Whitening 25%Chipping 13%

Community average: 9.1 (MINT) · based on 8 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Pikachu ex, graded 9.5
Pikachu ex
Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks
9.5$250
Pikachu ex, graded 9.0
Pikachu ex
Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks
9.0$265
Pikachu ex, graded 9.0
Pikachu ex
Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks
9.0$290
Pikachu ex, graded 9.5
Pikachu ex
Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks
9.5$290
Pikachu ex, graded 9.0
Pikachu ex
Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks
9.0$220
Pikachu ex, graded 9.0
Pikachu ex
Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks
9.0$220
Pikachu ex, graded 8.5
Pikachu ex
Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks
8.5$275
Pikachu ex, graded 9.5
Pikachu ex
Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks
9.5$185

Card details

SetScarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks
Number#238/191
Year2024
GamePokemon
RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
VariantSpecial Illustration Rare
FinishTextured Holofoil

Frequently asked questions

What is a Pikachu ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Pikachu ex from Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks currently carries a market value of about $250. 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 8 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu ex averages a 9.1/10 overall grade. 38% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.1, edges 9.2, surface 9.1, centering 9.4.

What are the most common defects on a Pikachu ex?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu ex cards are Whitening (25% of scans), Chipping (13% 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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