Larvesta Surging Sparks #196
Larvesta is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Surging Sparks (#196), illustrated by Whisker. It's a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 70 HP, weak to Water ×2. Its current blended market value is $2.59 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $47 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 18× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Competitive play · Limitless
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $47$31–$50 | |
| PSA 9 | $19$13–$21 | |
| PSA 8 | $15$5–$33 | |
| PSA 6 | $9$9–$9 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.46 grading fee → 18.3× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $47.28 | $70.46 | −$26 | 18.3× |
| PSA 9 | $18.63 | $70.18 | −$54 | 7.2× |
| PSA 8 | $15.07 | $70.14 | −$58 | 5.8× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 1,290 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 25% | $47.00 |
| PSA 9 | 59.5% | $19.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 15.4% | $3.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
31% spreadCurrently 31% cheaper on Cardmarket than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
Card text
About the Pokémon
This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.
Card details
Other Larvesta cards
There are 9 different Larvesta printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Surging Sparks #196 (Illustration Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Larvesta (Surging Sparks #196) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Larvesta from Surging Sparks is worth approximately $2.59 ungraded (near-mint), and around $47 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Larvesta?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Larvesta from Surging Sparks is worth around $47 — roughly 18× the raw ungraded value of $2.59.
Should I grade my Larvesta?
A PSA 10 sells for about $47 versus $2.59 raw — roughly a 18× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Larvesta rare?
Larvesta is a Illustration Rare card from Surging Sparks (card #196), illustrated by Whisker. Its current blended market value is $2.59 ungraded.