| Set | Surging Sparks |
| Card number | 238 |
| Rarity | Special Illustration Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 200 |
| Artist | GIDORA |
| Released | Nov 2024 |
Pikachu ex #238 Value (Surging Sparks)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Sitting at the top of the Surging Sparks price ranking, Pikachu ex 238 is the set’s leading Special Illustration Rare. GIDORA handles the artwork, placing the franchise mascot in a fully illustrated scene rather than the more standardized Ultra Rare format. Its high raw tier and first-place standing establish it as the defining pull from the late 2024 release.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $207.29 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €185.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €203.46 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €248.88 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 445 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $761.47 |
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Why Pikachu ex #238 is priced where it is
Pikachu ex #238 is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Surging Sparks, the Scarlet & Violet era (2024). It ranks as the most valuable card out of 252 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 3.7x raw, roughly $554.18 more, which is why clean copies are usually sent for grading. Over the last 30 days the price fell -15%, from $245.00 to $207.29. The sold listings below show 10 recent eBay sales, the best check on what buyers actually pay. The illustration is by GIDORA.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $360.00 | 5 |
| ACE | 9 | $219.05 | 5 |
| ACE | 8 | $190.00 | 1 |
| BGS | 10 | $1,564 | 5 |
| BGS | 9 | $239.37 | 5 |
| BGS | 8 | $218.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $331.46 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $219.64 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $761.47 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $197.84 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $186.26 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $197.09 | 5 |
| TAG | 10 | $632.86 | 5 |
| TAG | 9 | $241.88 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Pikachu ex price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €185.00 | $207.60 |
| Oct 2026 | €202.42 | $232.29 |
| Sep 2026 | €242.06 | $245.77 |
| Aug 2026 | €271.38 | $257.39 |
| Jul 2026 | €263.70 | $255.52 |
| Jun 2026 | €259.99 | $221.74 |
| May 2026 | €267.09 | $221.74 |
Recent eBay sold listings
| Listing | Grade | Sold price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon TCG Pikachu ex 238/191 Sv08 Surging Sparks SIR Full Art Holo P | PSA 9 | $250.84 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 2024 Pokemon Surging Sparks Pikachu Ex #238/191 PSA 9 | PSA 9 | $191.12 | Sep 19, 2026 |
| Pokemon Pikachu ex Surging Sparks Special Illustration Rare 238 TAG 9 | TAG 9 | $286.67 | Sep 19, 2026 |
| CGC 8.5 Pokémon TCG 2024 Pikachu ex 238/191 Surging Sparks SIR English | CGC 8.5 | $153.10 | Sep 19, 2026 |
| Pokemon Pikachu ex Surging Sparks 238/191 Special Illustration Rare PS | PSA 9 | $166.11 | Sep 19, 2026 |
| 2024 POKEMON SURGING SPARKS SPECIAL ILLUSTRATION RARE #238 PIKACHU EX | PSA 8 | $186.26 | Sep 19, 2026 |
| Pikachu EX Holo PSA 10 Gem Sv08: Surging Sparks 238/191 | PSA 10 | $806.27 | Sep 19, 2026 |
| 2024 Pokemon Surging Sparks Pikachu Ex #238/191 BGS 9.5 GEM MINT | BGS 9.5 | $303.84 | Sep 19, 2026 |
| 2024 POKEMON SURGING SPARKS SPECIAL ILLUSTRATION RARE #238 PIKACHU EX | PSA 10 | $598.73 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 2024 Pokemon ENG SSP Surging Sparks Pikachu ex 238/191 SIR PSA 10 Gem | PSA 10 | $761.47 | Sep 18, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pikachu ex #238 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $207.29, a PSA 10 sells for around $761.47 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €185.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Pikachu ex #238 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Pikachu ex #238 sells for about $761.47 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $207.29 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Pikachu ex #238 rare?
Pikachu ex #238 is printed at Special Illustration Rare rarity and ranks number 1 by price among the 252 cards in Surging Sparks. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Pikachu ex #238 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -15% to about $207.29. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Pikachu ex #238 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 3.7x raw ($554.18 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Pikachu ex I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (238) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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