TheSurging SparksPokémon Trading Card Gameset has only been out for three days and already one card has emerged as the most sought-after chase card. TheSurging Sparkscollection of cards was released in the West on November 8 and features Tera Pokémon ex fromScarlet & Violetthat originated from the Alola region. Many of the new cards boast vibrant colors and beautiful illustrations, but one card, in particular, has captured collectors' attention enough to be willing to shell out half a grand for it just days after launch.
The card in question isthe gorgeous Special Illustration Rare version of the Pikachu ex,sitting at an impressive $488.61 market value, according toTCG Player. The card features a crystalline Tera Pikachu with a crown of sparkling jewels floating around its head. The Pikachu has a serene expression on its face as it looks over its shoulder at something in the distance behind the player.
The card also has some powerful skills, with anability that lets it withstand a knockout hit from full healthand anattack that does 300 damage.The combination of high power and beautiful artwork has made the full-illustration Pikachu ex the most desired card in theSurging Sparksset.
The Pikachu Ex Special Illustration Rare’s Social Media Presence Is Misleading
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Pokémon TCGcard collectors might have seen the Pikachu ex all over their social media feeds in the past few days, as more and more fans managed to get the card. The card’s prevalence online doesn’t mean that it’s easy to get, though, as the full-art card is a very rare pull. Instead, what this signifies is how many fans had the Pikachu ex as their “chase card” (in other words, the card they’re most hoping for every time they open a booster pack).
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In a discussion thread on Reddit, userHamooki33points out that the price of the card doesn’t seem to match how often they see the card being pulled. However, the card’s appearance online seems to be a misrepresentation of how rare it is, since people only share their wins. Reddit userHijacksstates: “With current pull data, you’d need to open 750+ packs for the Pikachu.” In other words, the Pikachu ex is a very rare Surging Sparks card thatonly seems common because so many people are celebrating getting itin Reddit posts and on other social media, and the price reflects this fact.
The Price Of The Pikachu Ex Pokémon TCG Card Could Go Either Way
If It’s Like The Moonbreon, It Could Sell For Thousands Soon
Although the Pikachu ex is selling for over $500 at the moment, it’s important to remember that theSurging Sparksset has only been out for a few days. Often, the most popular card in a set sells for a high price immediately after its release, but its value decreases over time.
Some cases defy this trend, though. For instance, the beloved and sought-after Umbreon VMAX card, affectionately nicknamed theMoonbreon cardby the community, was also valued at around $500 when it was first released as part of theEvolving Skiesset. At the moment, it’s selling for a market price of $1,278.86, according toTCG Player. This may mean, that even though Pikachu ex is selling for a high price, fans who manage to pull therareSurging SparksPokémon Trading Card Gamecard might be able to earn even more from the card by waiting a few years before selling it.
