Durant ex
Surging Sparks · 236 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Set
Surging SparksNummer
236
Seltenheit
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
895
Last Updated
Mar 5, 2026
About Durant ex
Durant ex is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Surging Sparks, numbered 236 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Durant ex Price Analysis
The current market price for Durant ex from Surging Sparks is $19.41 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $14.99 to a high of $90.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $140.00 — approximately 7.2x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -5.4% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (895+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Durant ex
Professional grading is available for Durant ex and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: AOG 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 9, PSA 10, PSA 8, PSA 9, PSA 9 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $19.41 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $20.50 | $20.50 | $150.00 | 44 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $20.00 | $14.99 | $90.00 | 815 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 10 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 5 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 4 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $140.00 | $30.00 | $119.90 | 3 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 4 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 5 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 5 | $21.29 | $22.79 | $22.79 | 6 |
Is Durant ex a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Durant ex is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
