Pikachu ex

Surging Sparks · #238 · Special Illustration Rare

$312US · TCGplayer

$295EU · Cardmarket

-0%7-day (EU)

+9%30-day (EU)

Special Illustration RareRarity

#1 of 252Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; a top chase card in its set.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$278
Market	$312
Mid	$350
High	$2,808

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€273.06
Avg 1-day	€245.00
Avg 7-day	€273.32
Avg 30-day	€250.32
Low	€165.00

Authenticity check

At $312, Pikachu ex is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Pikachu ex offered under about $156 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Pikachu ex (Surging Sparks #238) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Pikachu ex from Surging Sparks is worth about $312 (TCGplayer US market) and around €294.90 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Pikachu ex rare?

Its rarity is listed as Special Illustration Rare and it is the most valuable card in Surging Sparks. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

Is Pikachu ex's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's -0% over 7 days, +9% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Pikachu ex's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Pikachu ex on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Pikachu ex is fake?

Because it trades at $312, Pikachu ex is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $312 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.