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Pikachu ex SIR
Surging Sparks · 238/191
Values as of Sep 26, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare, 238/191 | PSA 10 · cert 160072125 | $923.22 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 27, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare, 238/191 | PSA 10 · cert 115874863 | $1,001 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 27, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare, 238/191 | PSA 10 · cert 157832789 | $912.00 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 27, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare, 238/191 | PSA 10 · cert 103225863 | $909.00 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 27, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare, 238/191 | PSA 10 · cert 144223707 | $919.99 | eBay fixed | Cross-checked | Open |
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Price chart
English Special Illustration Rare, 238/191 · PSA 10
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Special Illustration Rare, 238/191 | PSA | 10 | 10,486 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
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Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Pikachu ex SIR
Pikachu ex 238/191 is the English Special Illustration Rare from Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks. Collectors search for it because it is the mascot SIR from that set and is often mixed with lower-number Pikachu ex versions.
Why this card matters
Verified factPSA catalogs this as 2024 Pokémon SSP EN-Surging Sparks #238 Pikachu ex, Special Illustration Rare. Official Pokémon coverage described Surging Sparks as a Scarlet & Violet expansion with a November 8, 2024 release date. The card’s search interest is tied to Pikachu, the Tera-era ex treatment, and its secret-number SIR position; those facts do not establish a print run or future availability. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factUse the collector number 238/191 and the English Surging Sparks set identity. This is not the regular double rare Pikachu ex, the ultra rare, or the hyper rare version, and it is not interchangeable with Japanese or other-language copies. For slabs, the label should match Pikachu ex #238 and Special Illustration Rare; for raw cards, confirm photos of both sides and avoid relying only on a listing title. [2]
What moves the price between versions and grades
AnalysisThe opened PSA source supports PSA 10 English SIR comps from August 2026. Those sales are not evidence for raw near mint, PSA 9, CGC, BGS, or non-English copies. Price differences can come from grade, visible centering, surface quality, slab condition, cert confidence, sale format, and venue. Because this is a modern card, PSA population can keep changing as submissions are graded. [2]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. Confirm the card is English Surging Sparks 238/191, inspect the texture and foil treatment, compare the printed text and symbols to a known authentic reference, and check edges, back color, and size. For PSA slabs, match cert data to the label and visible card, then inspect seller photos because copied cert numbers exist. [3][4]
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Supply events
- Nov 8, 2024 · same packs new productOfficial Pokémon news stated that Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks released on November 8, 2024. Source
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 10 Pikachu ex 238/191 worth?
How do I identify the Surging Sparks Pikachu ex SIR?
How many PSA 10 Pikachu ex 238/191 copies exist?
When did Surging Sparks release?
Can a raw Pikachu ex 238/191 be valued from PSA 10 sales?
Sources
- See New Cards from the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks Expansion — The Pokémon Company International (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 118800122: Pikachu ex #238 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards? — Pokémon Support (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Certification Verification — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- No raw sold listing was opened for this batch.
- No official factory print run was found.
- Artist attribution was not confirmed from an opened official Pokémon card page.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · awaiting editor review · updated Sep 26, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
