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The Pokémon set Surging Sparks brings colour, energy and a hefty dose of nostalgia. The set revolves around Pikachu and other powerful Pokémon that shine in striking artwork. In this article you will read which 7 cards are the most sought-after in Surging Sparks. After that we tell you more about the set itself, how hard these cards are to find and why they are so popular.

#7 Alolan Exeggutor ex 242/191

Alolan Exeggutor ex 242/191 Surging Sparks

  • Date: 6 November 2025
  • Raw value: €27.30 ($31.15)
  • PSA 10 value: €105.41 ($120.66)
    Source: GetCollectr

#6 Lisia’s Appeal 239/191

Lisia's Appeal 239/191 Surging Sparks

  • Date: 6 November 2025
  • Raw value: €29.59 ($33.97)
  • PSA 10 value: €103.25 ($121.85)
    Source: GetCollectr

#5 Hydreigon ex 240/191

Hydreigon ex 240/191 Surging Sparks

  • Date: 6 November 2025
  • Raw value: €37.91 ($43.64)
  • PSA 10 value: €133.17 ($162.04)
    Source: GetCollectr

#4 Pikachu ex 247/191

Pikachu ex 247/191 Surging Sparks

  • Date: 6 November 2025
  • Raw value: €57.04 ($65.37)
  • PSA 10 value: €216.93 ($255.58)
    Source: GetCollectr

#3 Milotic ex 237/191

Milotic ex 237/191 Surging Sparks

  • Date: 6 November 2025
  • Raw value: €93.98 ($108.37)
  • PSA 10 value: €282.69 ($338.90)
    Source: GetCollectr

#2 Latias ex 239/191

Latias ex 239/191 Surging Sparks

  • Date: 6 November 2025
  • Raw value: €156.09 ($178.76)
  • PSA 10 value: €551.54 ($649.93)
    Source: GetCollectr

#1 Pikachu ex 238/191

Pikachu ex 238/191 Surging Sparks

  • Date: 6 November 2025
  • Raw value: €297.08 ($342.54)
  • PSA 10 value: €1,045.22 ($1,098.51)
    Source: GetCollectr

More about Surging Sparks

Release date and set details

Surging Sparks appeared on 11 August 2025 as a colourful expansion within the Scarlet & Violet series. The set revolves around Pikachu as the lead, together with beautiful Water- and Dragon-Type Pokémon such as Milotic and Latias.
The set contains 252 cards, including several Special Illustration Rares and Hyper Rares.

How hard are chase cards to find?

The Special Illustration Rares in Surging Sparks have a low “pull rate”: on average 1 in 60 boosters. The Hyper Rares are rarer still, with a chance of roughly 1 in 100 packs. That makes Pikachu ex one of the hardest cards in the set to pull.

Why are these cards so popular?

  • Pikachu ex is the star of the set and appears in two beautiful variants.
  • Latias ex is popular thanks to the elegant artwork and the strong fanbase.
  • Milotic ex combines a glossy look with a stylish illustration.
  • Hydreigon ex, Lisia’s Appeal and Alolan Exeggutor ex add variety and personality to the collection.
  • The set is full of colour, detail and nostalgia — perfect for collectors of every age.

Conclusion

Surging Sparks is a lively set full of powerful artwork and much-loved Pokémon. Pikachu shines once again as the top card, but Latias, Milotic and Hydreigon also make this expansion a favourite among collectors. These seven chase cards show exactly why Surging Sparks is seen as one of the finest sets of 2025.