Pikachu ex

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Strong short-term price momentum with 4.5-28.6% gains in 7-30 days driven by Pikachu popularity and modern set hype.

Next months. Continued 10-20% rise in next 3-6 months on collector rush.

Long term. Stable to rising value over 1-3 years as premium modern Pikachu chase card.

History

Pikachu is the iconic Electric-type Pokémon and mascot of the Pokémon franchise, first introduced in Pokémon Red and Green in 1996 as Ash Ketchum's loyal partner, symbolizing friendship, determination, and electric power in battles.

First printed in the 2024 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Surging Sparks set as English #277/217 Special Illustration Rare (Stellar Tera variant).

• Features Stellar Tera Pokémon ex mechanics with Ability: Resolute Heart and 200 HP as a Basic Lightning-type.
• Part of the popular Surging Sparks expansion focused on Electric and Tera Pokémon themes.
• Artist-contributed Special Illustration Rare known for stunning artwork boosting collector appeal.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Low

First printed in

Scarlet & Violet: Surging Sparks (2024)

Demand

Very High

Supply

Scarce

• Special Illustration Rare pull rate under 1:100 packs
• Stellar Tera ex variant limited to specific secret slots like 277/217
• High graded grading volume but gem mint 10s remain scarce

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues on the intricate Special Illustration artwork, print lines on holo foil, edge whitening, surface scratches on the Stellar Tera crown and Pikachu fur details; common flaws include finger prints on glossy areas and minor corner dings.

Storage. Use semi-rigid top-loaders with sleeves in cool, dry environments away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation; avoid stacking without dividers for heavy artwork cards.

Authenticity. Verify holo pattern consistency, Tera stamp alignment, and English text font matching official scans; fakes often have blurry artwork or incorrect card stock thickness; cross-check with graded pop reports showing 8,717+ graded for similar Surging Sparks Pikachu ex.