Pikachu
POP Series 5 · 012/017 · Common
Current Prices
Zestaw
POP Series 5Numer
012/017
Rzadkość
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
323
Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
About Pikachu
Pikachu is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 012/017 in the expansion. This is the Normal 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 POP Series 5 is $42.02 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $38.77 to a high of $38.77. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $112.50 — approximately 2.7x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $164.95. Over the past 30 days, Pikachu has increased in value by +8.4%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 323 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: CGC 1, CGC 10, CGC 5 5, CGC 6 5, CGC 7 5, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $15.22 | $15.22 | $15.22 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $20.58 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 63 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $13.89 | $12.33 | $12.33 | 28 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $12.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.05 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 1 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.05 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $112.50 | $203.88 | $203.88 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $15.95 | $18.13 | $18.13 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $29.99 | $132.89 | $132.89 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $32.72 | $27.35 | $27.35 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $42.02 | $38.77 | $38.77 | 80 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $27.22 | $22.99 | $22.99 | 53 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $46.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $164.95 | $119.70 | $119.70 | 26 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $22.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $45.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.49 | $53.82 | $53.82 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $25.00 | $32.99 | $32.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $30.96 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 20 |
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.
