Grading verdict · PSAsv8-238 · Nov 9
Grade clean copies
Grading beats selling raw if your copy has at least a 19% chance of a PSA 10.
18% if a miss grades PSA 9, 23% if it grades PSA 8.
At 30%: +$45 per card versus selling raw.
Pikachu ex
No. 238/191Special Illustration RareHolofoil · English
Catalog reference · USD $241.30 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 8, 12:02 PM UTC
Reference condition: Near mintYour copy’s condition may differ.
What each grade is worth to you
Net of grading and selling costs, compared with selling the raw card today. Grading fee by result: PSA 10 $59.99, PSA 9 $59.99, PSA 8 $59.99, plus $10.00 shipping. Change your costs
PSA 10$709
+$336
PSA 9$234
−$76
PSA 8$208
−$99
Only a PSA 10 beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Pay up to $254
Grading breaks even at that price with your 30% PSA 10 chance. Raw sells for $241.
Fee headroom
$115 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
PSA 10 price that flips it
Below $535
If PSA 10s fall 24% from $709, grading stops paying at your 30% odds.
Sales behind these numbers
Completed eBay sales of this exact printing, aggregated by PokemonPriceTracker, updated Nov 9. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $709 | 782 | Nov 8 |
| PSA 9 | $234 | 640 | Nov 6 |
| PSA 8 | $208 longer-run | 81 | Nov 2 |
| BGS 10 | $1,338 longer-run | 15 | Nov 1 |
| CGC 10 | $275 longer-run | 138 | Nov 4 |
| Raw | $241.30 | — | Nov 8 |
Every other grade on record (12)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 8.5 | — too few | 1 | Mar 5 |
| PSA 7 | — too few | 10 | Sep 26 |
| BGS 9.5 | $446 longer-run | 47 | Oct 22 |
| BGS 9 | $211 longer-run | 14 | Oct 29 |
| BGS 8.5 | — too few | 3 | Aug 4 |
| CGC 9.5 | $250 longer-run | 17 | Oct 11 |
| CGC 9 | $178 | 47 | Nov 8 |
| CGC 8.5 | — too few | 6 | Sep 20 |
| CGC 8 | — too few | 8 | Oct 1 |
| CGC 7 | — too few | 1 | Apr 27 |
| CGC 6 | — too few | 1 | Apr 13 |
| SGC 9 | — too few | 1 | Nov 2 |
In the last 7 days, 16 PSA 10s, 8 PSA 9s and 2 PSA 8s sold.
PSA 10s are 55% of this card’s PSA 9 and 10 sales. Owners sell their best copies, so this is not your chance of a 10.
Raw price
Recorded observations through Nov 9, 12:00 AM UTC. Grading takes months, and the raw price can move while you wait.
1M · USD · price observations, not individual transactions
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Which grader’s 10 sells best
A PSA 10 sells for 2.6× a CGC 10 of this card. PSA has the most sales, 782. The verdict uses PSA.
PSA 10$709782 sales
BGS 10$1,33815 sales
CGC 10$275138 sales
After each grader’s base fee for that value, shipping and selling fees, a 10 nets $1,070 from BGS, $545 from PSA, $208 from CGC. The 10s are not equally hard to get: a BGS 10 is far rarer than a PSA 10. Turnaround and resale demand differ too; check the grader board on Grading costs.
Already have a PSA 9?
Crack it and send the raw card again, or sell the 9 as it is. A miss pays a second grading fee and usually comes back a 9 again.
%
Cracking pays if that chance is at least 18%. At 15%: −$11 versus selling the 9 for a net $203.
A card that graded 9 once is less likely to get a 10 than a fresh copy, so set this lower than you would for one. Cracking a slab can also damage the card.
Before you set your odds: what a PSA 10 needs
- CenteringAbout 55/45 to 60/40 or better on the front, 75/25 on the back.
- CornersFour sharp corners with no rounding or fraying.
- EdgesNo whitening or chipping, especially on the back.
- SurfaceNo scratches, print lines, dents or holo wear under a light.
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How much is Pikachu ex - 238/191 (Surging Sparks #238) worth?
As of Nov 8, 12:02 PM UTC, Pikachu ex - 238/191 (Surging Sparks #238) has a market reference price of $241.30.
What is the PSA 10 price of Pikachu ex - 238/191?
The latest PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded sales for Pikachu ex - 238/191 (Surging Sparks #238) carry a median of $708.83, aggregated from recent eBay sold listings as of Nov 6, 12:00 AM UTC.
Is Pikachu ex - 238/191 going up in value?
Over the past 7 days, the reference price for Pikachu ex - 238/191 (Surging Sparks #238) has fallen 0.5%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Pikachu ex - 238/191 prices and sales?
CardIntel tracks Pikachu ex - 238/191 (Surging Sparks #238) across TCGplayer market data, Cardmarket EUR averages, graded eBay sold comps and daily price history. Use the price chart and cross-platform pricing table above to compare current values.
Related notes
Pokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Released
The latest Scarlet & Violet expansion 'Surging Sparks' officially launched worldwide. Early chase cards include Pikachu ex SAR and several new Illustration Rares. First-week prices are inflated — expect correction in 2-4 weeks.
Feb 15, 12:00 AM UTC · Official Pokémon Company
PSA Announces New Modern Card Tier Pricing
PSA raised their base-level grading fee from $30 to $35 for standard cards. Express and Super Express tiers unchanged. This may reduce casual submissions and tighten PSA 10 supply for modern cards.
Feb 10, 12:00 AM UTC · PSA Official
January Market Overview: Post-Holiday Correction
As expected, the market saw a 5-10% correction across most categories following the December holiday buying surge. Vintage cards held better than modern, with Base Set holos showing minimal decline.
Jan 5, 12:00 AM UTC · Market Data Analysis
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