Pikachu ex #238 (Pokemon Surging Sparks)
Pikachu ex #238 from Pokemon Surging Sparks is worth about $242.07 raw (Near Mint) and $932 in PSA 10 as of Sep 29, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $145–$206 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $242.07 | $145 – $206 |
| Lightly Played | $193.66 | $116 – $165 |
| Moderately Played | $145.24 | $87 – $123 |
| Heavily Played | $96.83 | $58 – $82 |
| Damaged | $60.52 | $36 – $51 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $932 | $559 – $792 |
| PSA 9.5 | $401 | $240 – $340 |
| PSA 9 | $255 | $153 – $217 |
| PSA 8 | $255 | $153 – $217 |
| PSA 7 | $255 | $153 – $217 |
| BGS 10 | $1,914 | $1,148 – $1,627 |
| CGC 10 | $356 | $214 – $303 |
| SGC 10 | $559 | $335 – $475 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Sep 29, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $145–$206 | $0 | $0 | $145–$206 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $242.07 | −$32.07 | −$0.00 | $210.00 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $229.97 | −$25.04 | −$0.00 | $204.93 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $932 | $766 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $255 | $178 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $255 | $178 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $242 | $167 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Pikachu ex #238
The Pikachu ex #238 from Pokemon Surging Sparks is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $242.07. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $932. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.