Question 1

What is the current market value of Slaking ex #227?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Slaking ex (Surging Sparks) sits near $1.10. Its 7-day trend is negative at 3.5%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($1.02), by 7.4%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.86 to $1.23 (34% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Ultra Rare.

Question 2

Is Slaking ex #227 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Week-over-week movement is negative (3.5%); this leaves value 11% under the 90-day peak. The 90-day range spans $0.86 to $1.23 (34% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value is 7.4% above its 30-day reference ($1.02). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +3045% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $15.98, while PSA 10 is $34.60.

Question 3

What is Slaking ex #227 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2024, Surging Sparks introduced this print of Slaking ex. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Ultra Rare. Printed HP is 340. Energy typing is Colorless. Slaking ex evolves from Vigoroth. The card text reads: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. This card has the following ability: "Born to Slack". Notable move text references "Great Swing". Fighting weakness applies to this print. It requires 4 energy to retreat. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Slaking cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Slaking printings create a useful comparison set for Slaking ex. The current sample spans 1 comparable cards from 1 set. Only one priced comparison is available in this sample ($0.58). Notable alternatives include Slaking ex #147 (Surging Sparks) at $0.58.

Question 5

What set is Slaking ex #227 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Surging Sparks entered circulation in 2024. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. With 252 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. In the Surging Sparks checklist, Slaking ex occupies position #227 as a Ultra Rare card.

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