
Tatsugiri ex is a Basic Dragon-type Pokémon card with 160 HP. It is part of the Tera and ex subtypes and is numbered 226 in the Surging Sparks set from the…
Tatsugiri ex is a Dragon-type Pokémon card with 160 HP from the Surging Sparks set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 226/191 and is classified as Ultra Rare. The Surging Sparks set was released on November 8, 2024.
Card name: Tatsugiri ex
Card number: 226/191
Set: Surging Sparks
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Subtypes: Basic, Tera, ex
Type: Dragon
HP: 160
Release date: November 8, 2024
National Pokédex number: 978
Tatsugiri 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.
The current aggregated market price for Tatsugiri ex is about
For context, the Surging Sparks set has a median card value near $0.27 and an average near $5.65, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +10% over the last 7 days and +12% 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.
Whether Tatsugiri 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 918 copies of this card, of which 426 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 46.4%. 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.
Ultra Rare cards such as Tatsugiri 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 (226/191) 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 918 copies to date.
Tatsugiri ex appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Surging Sparks 142 (around $0.66) and 超電ブレイカー 081.
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Tatsugiri ex pokémon card is a Ultra 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 .16; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Tatsugiri ex is from the Surging Sparks set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 226/191 with the Ultra Rare rarity.
Tatsugiri ex is classified as Ultra Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 918 copies so far, with about 46.4% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 918 copies, of which 426 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 46.4%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Ultra Rare cards such as Tatsugiri 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.
The Surging Sparks set was released on November 8, 2024.
Yes. Tatsugiri ex appears on 2 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.