Pikachu ex
SV08: Surging Sparks · 219/191 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
219/191
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu ex Worth?
Pikachu ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV08: Surging Sparks, card number 219/191. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Pikachu ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu ex (SV08: Surging Sparks, 219/191) is worth around $23.28 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $23.28, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $15.27. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $23.28, Lightly Played $18.89, Moderately Played $17.69, Heavily Played $16.13, Damaged $15.27 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $145.00 — about 6.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $38.99.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu ex?
Grading Pikachu ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($23.28) and a PSA 10 ($145.00) is about $121.72 — a 6.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $38.99, CGC 10 $62.00, CGC 9.5 $30.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | CGC 10 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 | 41 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.10 | $18.50 | $21.69 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $20.95 | $20.95 | $20.95 | 190 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $131.71 | $131.71 | $131.71 | 2 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $31.17 | $31.17 | $31.17 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $40.66 | $40.66 | $40.66 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $19.83 | $19.83 | $19.83 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $72.50 | $70.00 | $75.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $12.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $12.76 | $12.76 | $12.76 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $36.99 | $36.99 | $36.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $145.00 | $130.00 | $160.00 | 122 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $15.61 | $15.61 | $15.61 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $38.99 | $38.99 | $38.99 | 80 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $122.50 | $122.50 | $122.50 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 10 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $15.27 | $24.48 | $24.48 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $16.13 | $16.13 | $16.13 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $18.89 | $20.99 | $20.99 | 361 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $17.69 | $17.69 | $17.69 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $23.28 | $19.24 | $25.37 | 3,913 |
Is Pikachu ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Pikachu ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Pikachu ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
