Pikachu ex #238/191, SV08: Surging Sparks

Pikachu ex #238/191

SV08: Surging Sparks · 2024

Special Illustration RareIllustration RareHolofoil
Market value
$215
Avg grade
8.8

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.

Price history

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Source: justtcg

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

Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu ex 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

Number#238/191
Year2024
GamePokemon
RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
VariantIllustration Rare
PrintingHolofoil
Set releasedNov 8, 2024
Set size262 cards

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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