Pikachu
Sandstorm · 72/100 · Common
Current Prices
Set
SandstormNumara
72/100
Nadirlik
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
474
Last Updated
Mar 14, 2026
About Pikachu
Pikachu is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 72/100 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 Sandstorm is $8.72 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $6.15 to a high of $6.15. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $40.26 — approximately 4.6x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $37.00. Over the past 30 days, Pikachu has increased in value by +39.7%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 474 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 7, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 1. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.83 | $1.58 | $1.58 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.36 | $3.78 | $3.78 | 123 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.00 | $2.95 | $2.95 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.72 | $6.15 | $6.15 | 144 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.50 | $22.99 | $22.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.05 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $40.26 | $246.94 | $246.94 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $79.00 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $37.00 | $39.95 | $39.95 | 25 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.19 | $2.43 | $2.43 | 46 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $15.50 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $6.50 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $39.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $79.99 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 9 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.90 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $17.50 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $15.00 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $34.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 13 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $4.69 | 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. 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.
