Surfer #293 Value
Ascended Heroes · Card 293/295 · Special illustration rare · 2026
Surfer is the special illustration rare from Ascended Heroes, the 2026 set that gave OKUBO's artwork a real spotlight, and it's card #293 in that lineup. If you're checking Surfer value because one just turned up in a pull or a binder, the short answer is that raw copies sit at $27 while a pristine PSA 10 climbs all the way to $299. That kind of spread is exactly why this one gets talked about, and why so many people search how much is Surfer worth before they decide what to do with theirs.
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Surfer price history
Ungraded value is $27, down 83% over the past year, with an all-time high of $155 in January 2026.
Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.
Surfer price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 130 graded copies exist — only 77 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $27 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $299 | 77 |
| Grade 9 | $38 | 36 |
| Grade 8 | $27 | 17 |
| Grade 7 | – | – |
| Grade 6 | – | – |
| Grade 5 | – | – |
| Grade 4 | – | – |
| Grade 3 | – | – |
| Grade 2 | – | – |
| Grade 1 | – | – |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Card details
- Card number
- 293 of 295
- Rarity
- Special illustration rare
- Illustrator
- OKUBO
- Released
- 2026
Surfer — collector's take
Is Surfer worth grading?
Here's the honest math on Surfer price once grading enters the picture: a raw copy runs $27, a Grade 9 sits at $38, and a PSA 10 commands $299, which works out to 11.2x the raw price. That gap looks tempting, but gem mint is never guaranteed just because a card looks clean to your eye. Grading costs money and takes time, and there's always a chance your copy comes back a 9 instead of a 10, which narrows the reward considerably. If you've got a Surfer that's sharp cornered, well centered and free of surface wear, grading can make sense. If you're on the fence, it might be worth holding onto it raw and revisiting the decision once you've seen how the card ages in your hands.
How rare is it?
Right now there are 130 graded copies of Surfer on record, and 77 of those are PSA 10. That's a notably high share landing at the top grade, which tells you this card can be pulled and preserved in gem mint condition more often than a lot of tougher special illustration rares. It doesn't mean PSA 10s are common exactly, but it does explain why the price gap between raw and graded isn't even wider. Scarcity here is real, just not extreme, and that balance is part of what keeps Surfer's market steady rather than volatile.
Where to pull it
We've tracked Surfer being pulled 71 times across tilt-rips, mnstr and courtyard, and the biggest recorded pull value on this card came in at $113, well above its raw price. Collectors have found it in a mix of products including the Pokemon Premium Pack, Pack 1, Pokemon Starter Pack, Pokemon Expert Pack and Pokémon Starter Pack, so it isn't tied to just one release. This is the kind of thing a price guide can't tell you, but tracking real pulls across pack sites shows you where Surfer is actually showing up. Just remember that opening packs is a gamble in either direction, and most rips don't cover their cost, so treat any pull as a bonus rather than a plan.
Questions people ask
How much is Surfer worth?
A raw, ungraded Surfer is valued at $27. Graded copies are worth more, with a Grade 9 at $38 and a PSA 10 reaching $299, so condition makes a real difference to Surfer's price.
Is Surfer worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for 11.2x the raw price. But gem mint isn't guaranteed, grading has a real cost, and with 77 PSA 10s already on record out of 130 graded total, hitting that top grade is achievable but not automatic.
What set is Surfer from?
Surfer is card #293 from Ascended Heroes, released in 2026. It's a special illustration rare featuring artwork by OKUBO, which is part of why collectors seek it out.
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