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Surging Sparks Booster Box

Not for value if you open it: the Surging Sparks Booster Box is $298.13 today (TCGplayer market, 2026-10-28), up 26% in a year and 84% above its $161.64 MSRP. At $8.28 a pack (36 packs), 20 cards in Surging Sparks are worth more than a pack, led by Pikachu ex #238/191 at $254, and the 5 priciest singles total $626.

Is this a fair price? A fair price for the Surging Sparks Booster Box today is up to $298.13 (TCGplayer market $298.13 on 2026-10-28, MSRP $161.64). Above $342.85 you are overpaying.

price trend and all-time high: more ↓

Surging Sparks Booster Box is holding steady: $298.13 today, flat over 30 days and 4% below its all-time high of $310 (2026-07-15), and 2.0x its low of $149 (2024-11-08). TCGplayer market price as of 2026-10-28, tracked daily since 2024-08-29. chart →

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TCGplayer
$285
lowest listing · market $298
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eBay · raw
$300
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Buy-side estimate
$298
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a patient buyer pays about $298 delivered, from live asks, not sales
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TCGplayer market$298.13verify ↗
TCGplayer lowest ask$285.00
eBay delivered floor (scanned 37d ago)$300.00the listing ↗
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Cards 3-15% off their high after a flat month were higher 90 days later 70% of the time in our archive since 2024 (52,607 cases). That rate is mostly the 202448 to 5877 to 86marketplace fees of about 13% most short holds lose money. Use it to time a sale, not to flip.
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A Growing Storm of Stellar Strength! Terawatts of electricity crash down from the sky in a tropical paradise, setting the stage for the supercharged Pikachu ex! With the power of a Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, it lights up the shoreline, revealing a parade of dragon Pokémon led by the towering Alolan Exeggutor ex! Archaludon ex and Latias ex round out the horde, while new ACE SPEC cards and more new Pokémon ex bring surprises of their own. Currents crackle and dragons roar in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks expansion!  Each Surging Sparks booster display contains 36 booster packs. (Each booster pack contains 10 cards and 1 Basic Energy. Cards vary by pack.) • Over 250 cards • More than a dozen new Pokémon ex • More new ACE SPEC cards • More than 20 Trainer cards • More than 50 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations

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PRICE FAQ

Is the Surging Sparks Booster Box worth it?

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Not for value if you open it: the Surging Sparks Booster Box is $298.13 today (TCGplayer market, 2026-10-28), up 26% in a year and 84% above its $161.64 MSRP. At $8.28 a pack (36 packs), 20 cards in Surging Sparks are worth more than a pack, led by Pikachu ex #238/191 at $254, and the 5 priciest singles total $626.

Is the Surging Sparks Booster Box worth opening?

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Not for value. You pay $8.28 a pack: 36 packs for $298.13 (TCGplayer market, 2026-10-28). 20 cards in Surging Sparks sell for more than that. The 5 priciest singles total $626, 2.1x what the booster box costs, led by Pikachu ex #238/191 at $254.

Should I keep the Surging Sparks Booster Box sealed?

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It has gained value sealed: up 26% over the last year to $298.13 (TCGplayer market, 2026-10-28), and down 2% over 30 days. That is 1.8x its $161.64 MSRP.

How many packs are in the Surging Sparks Booster Box and what does a pack cost?

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The Surging Sparks Booster Box has 36 booster packs. At $298.13 (TCGplayer market, 2026-10-28) that is $8.28 a pack, versus $4.49 a pack at its $161.64 MSRP.

When did the Surging Sparks Booster Box come out and what was the MSRP?

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Surging Sparks came out on 2024-11-08, and the US MSRP for this booster box is $161.64. At $298.13 on TCGplayer (2026-10-28) it sells for 84% above MSRP (1.8x). Stores sell at MSRP when they have stock; the market price is what it costs from sellers today.

Is $298 a good price for the Surging Sparks Booster Box?

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Yes. $298 is at or below today's fair price for the Surging Sparks Booster Box, which is up to $298.13 (TCGplayer market $298.13 on 2026-10-28, MSRP $161.64). Between $298.13 and $342.85 is a bit high, and above $342.85 you are overpaying. The TCGplayer market price updates daily.

What is Surging Sparks Booster Box (SV08: Surging Sparks) worth today?

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Surging Sparks Booster Box [Normal] has a TCGplayer market price of $298.13 as of 2026-10-28.

Is Surging Sparks Booster Box going up or down in price?

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Surging Sparks Booster Box is holding steady: $298.13 today, flat over 30 days and 4% below its all-time high of $310 (2026-07-15), and 2.0x its low of $149 (2024-11-08). TCGplayer market price as of 2026-10-28, tracked daily since 2024-08-29. Other windows: up 0.8% over 7 days, down 1.2% over 90 days, up 26.4% over a year.

What is the all-time high price for Surging Sparks Booster Box?

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In TickerMint's daily data (since February 2024), the TCGplayer market price for Surging Sparks Booster Box [Normal] (all conditions) peaked at $309.53 (2026-07-15) and bottomed at $148.89 (2024-11-08).

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