Pikachu ex #247 (Pokemon Surging Sparks)
Pikachu ex #247 from Pokemon Surging Sparks is worth about $90.00 raw (Near Mint) and $357 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $54–$76 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $90.00 | $54 – $76 |
| Lightly Played | $72.00 | $43 – $61 |
| Moderately Played | $54.00 | $32 – $46 |
| Heavily Played | $36.00 | $22 – $31 |
| Damaged | $22.50 | $14 – $19 |
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 | $357 | $214 – $303 |
| PSA 9.5 | $158 | $95 – $134 |
| PSA 9 | $91 | $55 – $77 |
| PSA 8 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| PSA 7 | $64 | $38 – $54 |
| BGS 10 | $585 | $351 – $497 |
| CGC 10 | $173 | $104 – $147 |
| SGC 10 | $155 | $93 – $132 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $54–$76 | $0 | $0 | $54–$76 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $90.00 | −$11.93 | −$5.00 | $73.07 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $85.50 | −$9.31 | −$4.00 | $72.19 | 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% | $357 | $266 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $91 | $31 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $80 | $21 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $90 | $30 |
"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 #247
The Pikachu ex #247 from Pokemon Surging Sparks is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $90.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $357. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.