Pikachu
Sandstorm · 72/100 · Common
Current Prices
Set
SandstormNumber
72/100
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
263
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
About Pikachu
Pikachu is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 72/100 in the expansion. This is the Reverse_Holofoil variant. With a mid-range market value, Pikachu is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Pikachu Price Analysis
The current market price for Pikachu from Sandstorm is $53.65 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $48.39 to a high of $48.39. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $999.99 — approximately 18.6x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $57.55. Over the past 30 days, Pikachu has increased in value by +10.9%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 263 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Pikachu
Professional grading is available for Pikachu and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 8, CGC 10, CGC 7, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | PSA 5 | $15.01 | $11.33 | $11.33 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $115.00 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $165.00 | $103.50 | $103.50 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $57.55 | $349.00 | $349.00 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.67 | $7.84 | $7.84 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $15.26 | $13.73 | $13.73 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $17.66 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $59.99 | $30.38 | $30.38 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $69.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $103.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $250.00 | $249.99 | $249.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.75 | $3.88 | $3.88 | 66 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $53.65 | $48.39 | $48.39 | 64 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $62.89 | $18.88 | $18.88 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $41.68 | $41.68 | $41.68 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $999.99 | $2,550 | $2,550 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $177.50 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 2 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $12.50 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $34.99 | $22.45 | $22.45 | 6 |
Is Pikachu a Good Investment?
As a common card, Pikachu's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
