Set guides
Surging Sparks: release, cards and collecting guide
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Surging Sparks brings Pikachu ex into the Stellar Tera treatment and includes Dragon Pokémon such as Alolan Exeggutor ex. It closes the 2024 expansion sequence with a recognisable mascot-led collecting hook.
Release and checklist
Surging Sparks is an English Scarlet & Violet release dated 2024-11-08. The catalog records 191 cards in the printed base numbering and 252 numbered entries including cards beyond that numbering. These are catalog counts, not a checklist of every parallel finish or associated promo.
Notable pulls and chase targets
Our illustration picks are Pikachu ex and Latias ex. The collector numbers matter because the set contains more than one version of those names. Save the particular illustration you want, rather than using a generic Pokémon search as your entire shopping list.
Two printings to explore: Pikachu ex, 238/191, Special illustration rare, illustrated by GIDORA. Latias ex, 239/191, Special illustration rare, illustrated by OKACHEKE. These are editorial artwork picks, not a ranking by current price, a pull-rate estimate or a promise of future value.
Products and availability
Surging Sparks released on 8 November 2024. Build & Battle prerelease availability began earlier at selected stores; that early-play schedule is not a different general release date. Historical availability does not confirm current sealed stock.
The dates above describe the release schedule, not live retailer stock. Product contents, availability and prices can change. Check the exact sealed product and its included promos before buying; the artwork on a box does not guarantee that card inside.
Build a collection around it
Open Holo Folder, browse Sets and search for Surging Sparks. Inspect the exact card, number, language and finish before adding it to your wants. Keep a set project in a named binder so it stays separate from your National Dex or trade cards.
At a show, use your wants to find the printing you meant to buy. Compare available price evidence, inspect condition and choose your own spending limit. Saved prices are last-known evidence when offline.
Sources and updates
Release and product details were checked on 7 November 2026. Catalog metadata can change as records are corrected. Source links below let you check the original announcement and card list.
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