Pikachu
Battle Academy · 019/068 · Promo
Current Prices
Set
Battle AcademyNumara
019/068
Nadirlik
Promo
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
310
Last Updated
Mar 11, 2026
About Pikachu
Pikachu is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 019/068 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 Battle Academy is $2.92 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $4.80 to a high of $4.80. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $18.50 — approximately 6.3x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $6.50. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +3.5% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 310 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 9, PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY 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 | CGC 9 | $13.19 | $13.19 | $13.19 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $18.50 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.65 | $0.65 | $0.65 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.86 | $1.61 | $1.61 | 40 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.88 | $0.89 | $0.89 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.92 | $4.80 | $4.80 | 253 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.25 | $2.59 | $2.59 | 2 |
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. 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.
