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Pikachu ex 277/217

Name: Pikachu ex #277 - Ascended Heroes | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: me2pt5-277
Price: 312.28 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Ascended Heroes Released: Jan 30, 2026

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Special Illustration Rare Illustrator: James Turner Pull Rate: 1 in 1533 packs (0.1%)

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312.28 $53.98 (14.74%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	861.04	9.38%	x2.8
PSA9	301.03	11.04%	x1.0
PSA8	285.77	12.43%	x0.9
PSA7	299.49	3.27%	x1.0

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
4,337
55.46%
$861.04
PSA 9 Mint
3,105
39.71%
$301.03
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
319
4.08%
$285.77
PSA 7 Near Mint
27
0.35%
$299.49
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
11
0.14%
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PSA 5 Excellent
13
0.17%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
3
0.04%
—
PSA 3 Very Good
3
0.04%
—
PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Pikachu ex 277/217 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $312.28 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $391.13

$312.28

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$299.49

PSA 7 −$79.72

$285.77

PSA 8 −$91.66

$301.03

PSA 9 −$78.38

$861.04

PSA 10 +$408.82

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $312.28 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number 277 / 217
Card RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
IllustratorJames Turner
Release Date19/09/2026
Regulation MarkH
Expansion Ascended Heroes
Standard FormatLegal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusIn Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points200 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Ability: Resolute Heart
If this Pokémon has full HP and would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, it is not Knocked Out, and its remaining HP becomes 10.

Attacks

Topaz Bolt300
Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.

Rules

As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent’s).
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Pikachu joyfully surrounded by floating, colorful crystals that shimmer with a faceted, gem-like pattern. The vibrant pink background and sparkling effects emphasize a lively and radiant atmosphere, highlighting Pikachu's energetic and resolute spirit.

Cameos

Terapagos

Playability Overview

A durable attacker that avoids one-hit KOs at full HP with its ability. Deals massive damage but requires heavy energy discard. Use it to pressure opponents while surviving early attacks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Shining CrystalThis card’s colorful, gem-like sparkle and cheerful vibe make it a perfect centerpiece for a bright, playful page. Use it alongside other shiny or sparkling Pokémon to create a joyful, radiant display that pops off the page with energy and positivity.Additional Binder Suggestions: City / Bright / Multicolor / Gemstone / Electric Energy

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Pikachu ex #277/295 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu ex #277/295 from Ascended Heroes — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu ex #277/295 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu ex has moved down 14.7% to $312.28. PSA 10 copies are down 9.4% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Pikachu ex #277/295?

Pikachu ex #277/295 appears roughly 1 in 1533 packs, which works out at 0.1% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Ascended Heroes.

How rare is Pikachu ex #277/295?

Pikachu ex #277/295 is a Special Illustration Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Ascended Heroes.

Is Pikachu ex #277/295 worth grading?

At $312.28 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $861.04, giving a net return of +$408.82 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$78.38 and PSA 8 returns −$91.66, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu ex #277/295 exist?

PSA have graded 7,820 copies of Pikachu ex #277/295, of which 4,337 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 55.5%, or roughly 1 in 1.8 graded copies.

Is Pikachu ex #277/295 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 55.5% gem rate, Pikachu ex grades better than the Ascended Heroes average by 22.6 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Pikachu ex #277/295?

Pikachu ex #277/295 was illustrated by James Turner, who has illustrated 12 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Pikachu ex #277/295 legal in tournaments?

Pikachu ex #277/295 carries regulation mark H and is currently legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Pikachu ex #277/295 released?

Pikachu ex #277/295 was released on 19 September 2026 as part of Ascended Heroes. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

How much did Pikachu ex #277/295 cost when it was released?

Pikachu ex #277/295 has moved from $428.00 at launch to $312.28 today, a change of down 27% since 19 September 2026.

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