criticalSurging Sparks
MSRP is $4.49 per pack. The tracked aftermarket average is $13.65, a +204% markup.
Scarlet & Violet series. Last synced May 23, 2026.
11,880 sealed boxes currently listed on eBay
Hoard index
This is why you cannot find them in stores.
MSRP vs market price
Counterfeit warnings
Suspicious sealed case tape on pikachu ex special illustration rare surging sparks
- Compare the card back saturation against a known authentic card.
- Tilt under bright light and inspect whether the texture follows official art lines.
Missing texture ridge on latias ex special illustration rare surging sparks
- Compare the card back saturation against a known authentic card.
- Tilt under bright light and inspect whether the texture follows official art lines.
Washed out blue card back on pikachu ex special illustration rare surging sparks
- Compare the card back saturation against a known authentic card.
- Tilt under bright light and inspect whether the texture follows official art lines.
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Special Illustration Rare
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Special Illustration Rare
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Latias ex Special Illustration Rare
+4800% card markup
Special Illustration Rare
Latias ex
+3958% card markup
Special Illustration Rare
Milotic ex
+2862% card markup
Hyper Rare
Pikachu ex
+1900% card markup
Special Illustration Rare
Hydreigon ex
+811% card markup
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Lisia's Appeal
+669% card markup
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Alolan Exeggutor ex
+617% card markup
FAQ
Is Surging Sparks worth buying right now?
At +204% above MSRP, Surging Sparks is best approached only at retail or with a clear collector budget.
Are fake Surging Sparks cards common?
3 tracked reports mention this set or its chase cards. Inspect texture, borders, and seller photos before paying aftermarket prices.
What should a Surging Sparks booster pack cost?
Official pack MSRP is $4.49. The tracked aftermarket average is $13.65.
Why is Surging Sparks hard to find in stores?
CardCollapse tracks 11,880 sealed boxes listed online, a signal that retail supply has been pulled into resale channels.