Pikachu
Base Set 2 · 087/130 · Common
Current Prices
Zestaw
Base Set 2Numer
087/130
Rzadkość
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
2,530
Last Updated
Mar 14, 2026
About Pikachu
Pikachu is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 087/130 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 Base Set 2 is $2.44 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.38 to a high of $3.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $149.99 — approximately 61.5x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $25.00. Over the past 30 days, Pikachu has increased in value by +27.8%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (2,530+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
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 2, CGC 7, CGC 7 5, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, 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 | BGS 9 5 | $26.72 | $26.72 | $26.72 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $64.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 2 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $9.95 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $21.76 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $22.50 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $17.50 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $24.99 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.46 | $0.41 | $0.59 | 186 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.44 | $1.38 | $3.00 | 584 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.32 | $0.45 | $1.17 | 996 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.05 | $0.37 | $0.89 | 403 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.60 | $0.24 | $0.48 | 158 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $22.72 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 29 |
| ebay | SGC 8 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $149.99 | $145.94 | $145.94 | 30 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.59 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $4.88 | $4.88 | $4.88 | 2 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.15 | $2.15 | $2.15 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $22.71 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 22 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 23 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $12.50 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $23.39 | $15.50 | $16.50 | 21 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.71 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $8.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.85 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 7 |
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. 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.
