Pikachu #48
Pikachu is card #48 from BREAKthrough, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $14.51 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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 #48 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Pikachu at a glance
- Live market value $14.51 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity: Common.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.04.
- Set: BREAKthrough (XY, 2015).
- 7-day average €1.95; 30-day average €1.95.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #48.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.80
- Mid
- $13.61
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.40
- Mid
- $1.07
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #48
Pikachu is the #48 of 162 card in BREAKthrough, a modern-era set released in 2015 as part of the XY series. The card carries 60 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $14.51, with listings from $5.80 to —.
“It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.”
Printed flavour text on the BREAKthrough #48 card.
Card facts
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #48 / 162
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #25
- Released
- 2015/11/04
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #48 — the playability layer behind the price.
Gnaw
Agility
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #48.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $14.51, Normal at $1.15.
At $14.51 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $14.51 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Pikachu at a trend of €2.04, an average sold price of €1.98 and a near-mint floor of €0.09.
Pikachu price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.95 over 7 days versus €1.95 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+0%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.70, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.04.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Pikachu, with a recorded low of $13.61 and high of $14.51; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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 $14.51 nets roughly $12.29 on eBay, $12.36 on TCGplayer, $13.43 via Cardmarket, $12.63 on Whatnot or $14.51 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.22.
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 #48.
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 #48 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #48.
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 $14.51 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 $60.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-40.8% 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 BREAKthrough
Within BREAKthrough it is the #20 most valuable of 36 tracked cards; the set median is $16.05.
It sits in the top 47% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo EX (#163), valued at $219.54.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by Kouki Saitou is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Pikachu is a modern-era card (2015); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.95 and €1.95) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $5.80 low end.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- BREAKthrough was released in 2015; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Pikachu value questions
What is Pikachu #48 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $14.51 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $5.80 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.04.
Will Pikachu hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Pikachu rare?
Pikachu is a Common card from BREAKthrough (XY series, 2015). 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($14.51), Normal ($1.15). 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 $14.51. 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 modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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