Surging Sparks singles

About Surging Sparks

Surging Sparks is a large Scarlet & Violet main set headlined by Stellar Tera Pikachu ex. It came out worldwide, UK included, on 8 November 2024 and has 252 cards (191 plus 61 secret rares). There is a 36-pack booster box, and the best-known chase cards are the Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rare and gold Hyper Rare.

Surging Sparks UK release date

Surging Sparks went on sale at participating retailers worldwide, UK included, on 8 November 2024. Build & Battle Boxes came first: prerelease events ran on the weekends of 26–27 October and 2–3 November 2024, and stores in the Prerelease Program could sell the boxes from 26 October. Newer sets are on our release calendar.

What is in the set

The set leans on Lightning-type and Dragon-type Pokémon. Pikachu ex, Alolan Exeggutor ex, Archaludon ex and Latias ex lead it, with 8 Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, 9 Tera Pokémon ex and 8 ACE SPEC cards. Officially it is "over 250 cards"; the full list runs to 252. Our rarities guide explains each tier.

Surging Sparks booster box, ETB and other products

This is a standard main set, so there is a 36-pack booster display box as well as Elite Trainer Boxes, Booster Bundles, blisters and Build & Battle Boxes. Packs hold 10 cards and a Basic Energy, and come in four wraps (Alolan Exeggutor, Archaludon, Latias and Pikachu). The Elite Trainer Box promo is a full-art foil Magneton. For what each product type is, see Pokémon TCG product types explained.

Surging Sparks chase cards

Pikachu ex is the clear headline. It appears as a Special Illustration Rare and as a gold-etched Hyper Rare, and was the face of the set's marketing.

Which product suits you?

1. 1.

   Opening for fun

   Packs, a 3-pack blister or a Booster Bundle (6 packs).

2. 2.

   Opening a lot

   The 36-pack booster box is the biggest single product. See our current sealed range.

3. 3.

   Completing the set

   At 252 cards with 61 secret rares, this is a big master set. Plan on buying singles for the rare end, and sell your duplicates as you go.

4. 4.

   Keeping it sealed

   Store sealed boxes cool, dry and away from sunlight; our storage guide covers the details. We give no investment advice or price predictions.

FAQs

When did Surging Sparks come out in the UK?

On 8 November 2024.

How many cards are in Surging Sparks?

252: 191 in the numbered set and 61 secret rares.

Is there a Surging Sparks booster box?

Yes, a 36-pack Booster Display Box.

Is Surging Sparks still Standard legal?

Surging Sparks cards carry the H regulation mark. Which marks are legal changes with each annual rotation, so check the current Standard format list before building a deck around them.

What came next?

The special set Prismatic Evolutions on 17 January 2025.

Chase cards

Products and what’s inside

Booster pack

10 cards and 1 Basic Energy. Also sold sleeved and in 1-pack and 3-pack blisters.

Elite Trainer Box

9 booster packs, 1 full-art foil Magneton promo, 65 sleeves, 45 Energy cards, player's guide, 6 damage-counter dice, coin-flip die, 2 condition markers and a collector's box.

Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box

11 booster packs, 2 full-art foil Magneton promos (one with the Pokémon Center logo), 65 sleeves, 45 Energy cards, player's guide, 6 damage-counter dice, coin-flip die, 2 condition markers, storage box with 4 dividers and a TCG Live code card. Pokémon Center only.

Booster Bundle

6 booster packs.

Booster Display Box

36 booster packs.

Build & Battle Box

A ready-to-play 40-card deck with an alternate-art promo (Gouging Fire, Chien-Pao, Magneton or Indeedee) and 4 booster packs. On sale at prerelease stores from 26 October 2024.