Pikachu ex - 277/217 - ME: Ascended Heroes (ASC)
Pikachu ex – Special Illustration Rare #277/217 | Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes (ASC)
This is the Special Illustration Rare (SIR) Pikachu ex from Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes — the largest Pokémon TCG set ever released in English — and it is the definitive Pikachu ex pull of 2026. Numbered 277/217, placing it firmly in the Secret Rare tier, the artwork was illustrated by James Turner. The full-art, holofoil treatment makes this one of the most visually striking Pikachu cards in the modern era.
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare (SIR) — Secret Rare, numbered beyond the base set
- Set: Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes (ASC), released January 30, 2026
- Card: Lightning-type Basic Pokémon ex, 200 HP, with the Resolute Heart Ability — if this Pokémon has full HP and would be Knocked Out by damage, it survives with 10 HP remaining.
- Attack: Topaz Bolt — deals 300 damage for [G][L][M], discarding 3 Energy.
- Market Value: TCGplayer 3-month market price trending around $469, up over 42%. Raw Lightly Played comps tracking near $400. Graded PSA 10 copies are actively trading on eBay.
Ascended Heroes features first-partner Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolving, along with Mega attack rare cards — making this a landmark set with enormous collector momentum. The Pikachu ex SIR 277/217 is the set's marquee Pikachu chase card, with a surging market and strong graded demand. Raw Near Mint copies represent outstanding entry-point value before PSA population grows.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
