Surfing Pikachu
XY - Evolutions · 111/108 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY - EvolutionsNumber
111/108
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
2,719
Last Updated
Mar 11, 2026
About Surfing Pikachu
Surfing Pikachu is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in XY - Evolutions, numbered 111/108 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Surfing Pikachu Price Analysis
The current market price for Surfing Pikachu from XY - Evolutions is $8.72 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $7.05 to a high of $7.05. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $225.00 — approximately 25.8x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $29.50. Over the past 30 days, Surfing Pikachu has increased in value by +23.7%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (2,719+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Surfing Pikachu
Professional grading is available for Surfing Pikachu and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 7, BGS 8, BGS 8 5, BGS 9, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 5, CGC 7. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | CGC 8 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.62 | $1.56 | $1.56 | 47 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 297 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.52 | $9.19 | $9.29 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.05 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $21.24 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $25.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $6.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $19.38 | $13.67 | $13.67 | 17 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $11.90 | $11.90 | $11.90 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.17 | $1.92 | $1.92 | 65 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.72 | $7.05 | $7.05 | 1,390 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $14.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $225.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 30 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $37.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 | 4 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $27.99 | $27.99 | $27.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.50 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 21 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $10.67 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 3 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $147.22 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $29.99 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $23.25 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $19.95 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.70 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 750 |
Is Surfing Pikachu a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Surfing Pikachu sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
