Pikachu ex Surging Sparks Special illustration rare Pokémon card — value and price

Pikachu ex

Surging Sparks · Special illustration rare
Pokémon pkm:sv08-238 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$388.75
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $264.07 – $524.62.
▲ 12% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$351.50
Never pay above $371.99
Optimal sell
$417.02
Never sell below $397.23
Buy this card · aim to pay under $371.99
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $417.02 · never below $397.23. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
High value — use a sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer, tracked, with signature confirmation.
Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Pikachu ex worth?

Pikachu ex from Surging Sparks has a fair market value of about $388.75 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Pikachu ex?

List around $417.02 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $347.41 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Pikachu ex?

A disciplined buy target is about $351.50 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $371.99.

Where can I buy Pikachu ex?

Pikachu ex is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $388.75 and aim to pay under $371.99 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Pikachu ex?

Pikachu ex is trending falling ~6% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $371.99; paying near or below $351.50 keeps a margin of safety versus the $388.75 fair value.

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