{"product_id":"pikachu-ex-277-217-me-ascended-heroes-asc","title":"Pikachu ex - 277\/217 - ME: Ascended Heroes (ASC)","description":"Here is the product description, written with authority from the research:\n\n---\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePikachu ex – Special Illustration Rare #277\/217 | Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes (ASC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Illustration Rare (SIR)\u003c\/strong\u003e Pikachu ex from \u003cem\u003eMega Evolution: Ascended Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e — \nthe largest Pokémon TCG set ever released in English\n — and it is the definitive Pikachu ex pull of 2026. \nNumbered 277\/217, placing it firmly in the Secret Rare tier, the artwork was illustrated by James Turner.\n The full-art, holofoil treatment makes this one of the most visually striking Pikachu cards in the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Illustration Rare (SIR) — Secret Rare, numbered beyond the base set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes (ASC), \nreleased January 30, 2026\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nLightning-type Basic Pokémon ex, 200 HP, with the \u003cem\u003eResolute Heart\u003c\/em\u003e Ability — if this Pokémon has full HP and would be Knocked Out by damage, it survives with 10 HP remaining.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack:\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cem\u003eTopaz Bolt\u003c\/em\u003e — deals 300 damage for [G][L][M], discarding 3 Energy.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nTCGplayer 3-month market price trending around $469, up over 42%.\n \nRaw Lightly Played comps tracking near $400.\n Graded PSA 10 copies are actively trading on eBay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAscended Heroes features first-partner Pokémon from \u003cem\u003ePokémon Legends: Z-A\u003c\/em\u003e Mega Evolving, along with Mega attack rare cards\n — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49073105043708,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/IMG_3849.heic?v=1780424379","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/pikachu-ex-277-217-me-ascended-heroes-asc","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}