Market Tape
Verified market metric · Jun 21, 02:34 AM UTC · eBay Sold — Pokemon Price Tracker
Pikachu ex - 238/191
RawSpecial Illustration Rare
Pikachu ex - 238/191 #238 from Surging Sparks is tracked as a Special Illustration Rare card with a current CardIntel reference price of $327.00. Recent movement is +3.4% on the latest tracked window. The page compares source-labeled price snapshots, layered history, activity signals, and comparable cards using eBay Sold — Pokemon Price Tracker; prices are shown as of Jun 21, 02:34 AM UTC.
Card Game
Pokémon
Set/Year
Surging Sparks
Card #
238
Artist
—
Variant
Holofoil
Cross-Platform Pricing
Reference Price
Evidence-backed reference
$327.00
TCGPlayer Market
Aggregate
$384.50
TCGPlayer Low
Listing
$300.01
TCGPlayer Mid
Median
$384.50
TCGPlayer High
Listing
$384.50
| Source | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Reference Price | $327.00 | Evidence-backed reference |
| TCGPlayer Market | $384.50 | Aggregate |
| TCGPlayer Low | $300.01 | Listing |
| TCGPlayer Mid | $384.50 | Median |
| TCGPlayer High | $384.50 | Listing |
Data Quality
Layered history27 live snapshot points + 2 historical aggregate points.
Snapshot sourceeBay Sold — Pokemon Price Tracker
MethodMatched venue-verified completed-sales range
Reference basisEvidence-backed reference
Chart latest layerPokemonPriceTracker snapshot
Liquidity score
Low96
Derived from venue-verified completed sales that cleared matching and review.
Advanced Analytics
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Reference Price
$327.00
▲ 3.4%
As of Jun 21, 02:34 AM UTC · Evidence-backed reference · Medium confidence
7D Change
+10.8%
30D Comps
9 comps
Price Action
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Layered history: 27 live snapshot points + 2 historical aggregate points.
Moves: 24h/7d badges compare the latest verified snapshot to the nearest prior snapshot in history — not intraday exchange ticks.
Market Confidence
Verified sales30D comps
9
Evidence
74
Liquidity
96/100
Confidence
65/100
BasisVerified sales
Fair Value Range$204.50 - $588.60
Fair Mid$327.00
Last comp6/16/2026
Days since sale5
Data SourcesVerified
Verified: 74
Partner: 0
Curated: 0
Price Spread117.5%
Derived from venue-verified completed sales that cleared matching and review. Review queue should stay clear before these numbers are used for buy, grade, or sell decisions.
Why Is This Moving?
3 EventsPokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Released— Neutral
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, 2026via Official Pokémon CompanyConfidence 60%
PSA Announces New Modern Card Tier Pricing— Neutral
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, 2026via PSA OfficialConfidence 60%
January Market Overview: Post-Holiday Correction▼ Negative
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, 2026via Market Data AnalysisConfidence 60%
