Pikachu #58
📉 Dip AlertPikachu #58 sits in the Base series and carries a live market value of $11.72, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Pikachu #58 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu at a glance
- Live market value $11.72 for the Normal print.
- From Base Set (Base), released 1999.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Cardmarket values it at €10.42 (EUR).
- 7-day average €12.69; 30-day average €19.30.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #58.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $1.67
- Mid
- $5.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #58
Pikachu is the #58 of 102 card in Base Set, a vintage-era set released in 1999 as part of the Base series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 40 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita; the Normal printing sits around $11.72, spanning $1.67–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.”
Printed flavour text on the Base Set #58 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #58 / 102
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #25
- Released
- 1999/01/09
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #58 — the playability layer behind the price.
Gnaw
Thunder Jolt
Flip a coin. If tails, Pikachu does 10 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #58.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($11.72) — 1 version in total.
$11.72 gives Pikachu real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$11.72 gives Pikachu real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Pikachu at a trend of €10.42, an average sold price of €20.15 and a near-mint floor of €0.10.
Pikachu price history & movement
Recent sales average €12.69 over 7 days versus €19.30 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-34.2%).
Single-day average: €7.03; Cardmarket trend price €10.42.
Pikachu has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $10.29 to $11.72; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 5.2% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 5.9%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Pikachu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Pikachu at $11.72 nets roughly $9.87 on eBay, $9.93 on TCGplayer, $10.78 via Cardmarket, $10.14 on Whatnot or $11.72 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.85.
As a common card, Pikachu sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu #58.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Pikachu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu #58 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $11.72 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $57.70 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-47.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Pikachu within Base Set
Pikachu ranks #17 of 32 tracked Base Set cards by market value, against a set median of $15.19.
That is 23% below the middle of the set — a top-50% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $954.65.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- At Common rarity, Pikachu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Pikachu dates to 1999, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 40 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Base Set was released in 1999; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $11.72 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $11.72 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Pikachu value questions
What is Pikachu #58 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $11.72 for the Normal printing, with a low of $1.67 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €10.42.
Will Pikachu hold its value?
As a vintage-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-34.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from Base Set (Base series, 1999). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Pikachu?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($11.72). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Pikachu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.72. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Pikachu's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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