Pikachu
Arceus · 71/99 · Common
Current Prices
Set
ArceusNumero
71/99
Rarità
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
47
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Pikachu
Pikachu is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 71/99 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.
Pikachu Price Analysis
The current market price for Pikachu from Arceus is $5.69 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $5.00 to a high of $5.00. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $225.00. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +0.5% change. Trading activity for this specific card is limited, so prices may fluctuate more between individual sales.
Grading Pikachu
Professional grading is available for Pikachu and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 9, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY 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 | DAMAGED | $4.92 | $4.92 | $4.92 | 2 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $3.75 | $3.75 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.50 | $7.50 | $8.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.61 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $225.00 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.69 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.16 | $2.90 | $4.78 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.34 | $1.56 | $2.65 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.23 | $0.79 | $0.79 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.49 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 12 |
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. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. 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.
