This article takes a look at the Top 10 most expensive Surging Sparks Chase cards. Whenever a new Pokémon expansion set is released there are always a number of cards that are in high demand by collectors and players. Chase cards are generally those cards that are Illustration Rare, Ultra Rare, Special Illustration Rare or Hyper Rare cards. If a set includes Charizard or Pikachu those characters are generally highly placed Chase cards.
Surging Sparks is the fourth special expansion set of the Scarlet and Violet Series and released on 8th November 2024. This set includes 252 cards, and includes 8 ACE SPEC cards, 23 Illustration Rare Pokémon, 21 Ultra Rare, 11 Special Illustration Rare and 6 Hyper Rare gold etched cards. The set focuses on Tera Stellar Pokémon with a focus on Pikachu and these cards feature in our Top 10 list. Its also worth noting that the release day values of our top 10 cards are the highest seen this year.
Our Top 10 Surging Sparks Chase Cards
10. Pikachu ex 219/191
The first entry in our top 10 Surging Sparks chase cards list is Ultra Rare Pikachu ex. Pikachu is depicted in Stellar Tera form against a white prismatic background. On the day of set release this card is selling for around £40 on Ebay UK and around $45 on Ebay.com.
9. Jasmine’s Gaze 245/191
Special Illustration Rare card, Jasmine’s Gaze takes position nine in our to list. Trainer Jasmine is depicted sitting on a bar stool with a pot of tea and a plate of cakes. Today, 8th November 2024, this card is available for purchase on Ebay UK for around £45 and Ebay.com for around $47.
8. Latios 203/191
Latios is a popular Generation III Pokémon and this Illustration Rare card occupies 8th position in out list. Latios is depicted flying high over a coastal town while the card is dominated by the seascape behind illuminated by the setting or rising sun. On the day of set release this card is available for purchase on Ebay UK for around £46 and Ebay.com for around $45.
7. Milotic ex 237/191
Another Generation III Pokémon takes 7th place in our top 10 Surging Sparks Chase Cards. Special Illustration Rare Milotic ex is depicted half-submerged. The bottom of the card shows underwater roccks and plants while the top half sees Milotic emerging into a sun-kissed woodland. On 8th November 2024 this card is available for purchase on Ebay UK for around £60 and Ebay.com for around $85.
6. Alolan Exeggutor ex – 242/191
Sixth place goes to Alolan Exeggutor ex. This Special Illustration Rare card depicts Alolan form Exeggutor in Stellar Tera form on a pink pathway in front of tall palm trees. The sky is a dramatic mix of yellow, pink and purple. On the morning of set release, this card is on sale for around £62 on Ebay UK and Ebay.com for around $70.
5. Hydreigon ex 240/191
Fifth position in our top 10 Surging Sparks Chase cards list goes to Hydreigon ex. This Special Illustration rare card depicts Hydreigon in Stellar Tera form against swirls of deep scarlet studded with stars set against an ethereal sky of blues and purples. This card can be purchased today (8th November 2024) for around £65 on Ebay UK and on Ebay.com for $80.
4. Pikachu ex – 247/191
A second Pikachu card takes 4th place in our list. This Gold Hyper Rare card sees Pikachu depicted in Stellar Tera form against a gold prismatic background. It is selling for around £73 on Ebay UK and $80 on Ebay.com on the day of set release.
3. Lisia’s Appeal 246/191
Special Illustration Rare card, Lisia’s Appeal takes our third position. Lisia is a popular Pokémon trainer with turquoise green hair. She is depicted in side profile with her left arm outstretched suggesting she has just released a Poké Ball. Her preferred Pokémon partner, Altaria is visible over her right shoulder. On the day of set release, this card can be purchased on Ebay UK for around £83 and on Ebay.com for around $95.
2. Latias ex 239/191
Latias, the female counterpart of Latios takes second place in our list. This Special Illustration Rare card depicts Latias in close-up flying over the town that is depicted in the bottom right corner of the Latios card (position 8). The town below is bathed in orange / red light. The card can be purchased today, 8th November 2024 on Ebay UK for around £110 and Ebay.com for around $150.
1. Pikachu ex – 238/191
First place in our Top 10 Surging Sparks Chase cards goes to a third Pikachu ex card. This Special Illustration Rare card sees Pikachu in Stellar Tera form standing on a patch of grass strewn with yellow foliage against a blinding white sky. On the day of set release this card is selling on Ebay UK for around £200 and Ebay.com for around $350.
