Pikachu ex 238 / 191 Pokemon Card from Surging Sparks Set

About the Pikachu ex Pokémon Card

Pikachu ex is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 200 HP from the Surging Sparks set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 238/191 and is classified as Special Illustration Rare. The Surging Sparks set was released on November 8, 2024.

Within the Surging Sparks set, Pikachu ex currently carries the highest market price of any card.

Pikachu ex Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Pikachu ex

Card number: 238/191

Set: Surging Sparks

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Special Illustration Rare

Subtypes: Basic, Tera, ex

Type: Lightning

HP: 200

Release date: November 8, 2024

National Pokédex number: 25

Why Collect the Pikachu ex Pokémon Card?

Pikachu ex sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Surging Sparks set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set, and this card already commands the top market price within its set.

Market Price and Value of the Pikachu ex Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Pikachu ex is about $372. Recent listings range from roughly $310 (low) to $550 (high), with a mid-point near $400. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Surging Sparks set has a median card value near $0.27 and an average near $5.65, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -10% over the last 7 days and -2% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Surging Sparks set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Pikachu ex Pokémon Card

Whether Pikachu ex is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 28,029 copies of this card, of which 9,499 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 33.9%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Pikachu ex Pokémon Card?

Special Illustration Rare cards such as Pikachu ex are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (238/191) sits above the set's printed total of 191, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 28,029 copies to date.

Other Printings of Pikachu ex

Pikachu ex appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Surging Sparks 247 (around $97.43), Prismatic Evolutions 179 (around $71.66) and Surging Sparks 219 (around $33.77).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Pikachu ex Pokémon Card

The Pikachu ex pokémon card is a Special Illustration Rare card from the Surging Sparks set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $372; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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