Pikachu
SV05: Temporal Forces · 051/162 · Common
Current Prices
Numero
051/162
Rarità
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
257
Last Updated
Mar 20, 2026
About Pikachu
Pikachu is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 051/162 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Pikachu Price Analysis
The current market price for Pikachu from SV05: Temporal Forces is $0.25 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.08 to a high of $0.22. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $49.99 — approximately 200.0x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $12.50. Over the past 30 days, Pikachu has increased in value by +66.7%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 257 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 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 6, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.25 | $0.08 | $0.22 | 111 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.19 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.11 | 0 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.45 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 21 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $23.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $19.00 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $22.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $12.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.18 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.99 | $14.90 | $14.90 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $6.27 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $15.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $49.99 | $190.00 | $190.00 | 32 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $2.68 | $2.68 | 1 |
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.
