Don't rip Surging Sparks right now.
Keep it sealed.
No product returns more than 26% of its sealed price.
If you must open something: Surging Sparks Booster Pack loses the least at 26.5% return.
All 8 Products
Surging Sparks Booster Pack
1 pack
26.5%
return on $6.35
$6.35 → EV: $1.68
You lose ~$4.67
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Surging Sparks Booster Box
36 packs
23.4%
return on $258.20
$258.20 → EV: $60.48
You lose ~$197.72
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Surging Sparks Booster Bundle
6 packs
22.9%
return on $43.97
$43.97 → EV: $10.08
You lose ~$33.89
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Surging Sparks ETB
9 packs
19.8%
return on $81.52
$81.52 → EV: $16.12
You lose ~$65.40
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Surging Sparks 3 Pack Blister
3 packs
19.1%
return on $29.00
$29.00 → EV: $5.54
You lose ~$23.46
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Surging Sparks PC ETB
11 packs
18.1%
return on $112.97
$112.97 → EV: $20.48
You lose ~$92.49
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Surging Sparks Build & Battle Box
4 packs
14.8%
return on $52.33
$52.33 → EV: $7.72
You lose ~$44.61
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Surging Sparks Single Pack Blister
1 pack
13.1%
return on $14.73
$14.73 → EV: $1.93
You lose ~$12.80
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Pikachu ex - 238/191
#238/191
Special Illustration Rare$253.93
EV: $0.27
Latias ex - 239/191
#239/191
Special Illustration Rare$165.68
EV: $0.17
Milotic ex - 237/191
#237/191
Special Illustration Rare$93.23
EV: $0.10
Latios - 203/191
#203/191
Illustration Rare$25.03
EV: $0.08
Pikachu ex - 219/191
#219/191
Ultra Rare$20.11
EV: $0.06
Ceruledge - 197/191
#197/191
Illustration Rare$15.79
EV: $0.05
Pikachu ex - 247/191
#247/191
Hyper Rare$59.72
EV: $0.05
Hydreigon ex - 240/191
#240/191
Special Illustration Rare$38.40
EV: $0.04
Pikachu ex - 057/191
#057/191
Double Rare$3.69
EV: $0.03
Lisia's Appeal - 246/191
#246/191
Special Illustration Rare$28.00
EV: $0.03
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 11 | $61.57 | 1.15% | $0.71 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 23 | $5.89 | 7.70% | $0.45 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 21 | $2.90 | 6.70% | $0.19 |
| Double Rare(RR) | 18 | $1.05 | 16.70% | $0.18 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 6 | $16.83 | 0.53% | $0.09 |
| ACE SPEC Rare(ACE) | 8 | $1.17 | 5.00% | $0.06 |
| Total EV / Pack | $1.68 | |||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Rare(RR) | 16.70% | 1 in 6 | 8,000 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 7.70% | 1 in 13 | 8,000 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 6.70% | 1 in 15 | 8,000 |
| ACE SPEC Rare(ACE) | 5.00% | 1 in 20 | 8,000 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 1.15% | 1 in 87 | 8,000 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 0.53% | 1 in 189 | 8,000 |
Sources: https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Pokemon-TCG-Surging-Sparks-Pull-Rates, https://cardchill.com/article/pokemon-tcg-investment-report-surging-sparks-booster-box
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Surging Sparks worth opening?
- At current market prices, Surging Sparks Booster Pack only returns 26% of its sealed price. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Surging Sparks booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Surging Sparks booster pack is $1.68 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Surging Sparks?
- The most valuable cards in Surging Sparks are Pikachu ex - 238/191 ($253.93), Latias ex - 239/191 ($165.68), Milotic ex - 237/191 ($93.23).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Surging Sparks?
- Pull rates are based on 8,000 pack openings from community sources. See the pull rate table below for exact odds per rarity tier.
As of February 2026, Surging Sparks products return an average of 20% of their sealed price based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 8,000+ pack openings.