Pikachu
Base Set · 58 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumara
58
Nadirlik
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
50
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Pikachu
Pikachu is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 58 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. As a premium-valued card, Pikachu is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Pikachu Price Analysis
The current market price for Pikachu from Base Set is $271.27 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $115.00 to a high of $190.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $2,299 — approximately 8.5x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Pikachu has increased in value by +124.0%, indicating growing demand among collectors. 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 8 5, PSA 7, PSA 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $271.27 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $726.67 | $340.00 | $1,500 | 20 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $143.33 | $115.00 | $190.00 | 13 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 5 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 5 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 7 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 4 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $99.99 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 5 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $2,299 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $169.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $189.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
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. 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.
