Pikachu #40
Pikachu #40 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $7.44, 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 #40 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Pikachu at a glance
- Trades around $7.44 on TCGplayer.
- 7-day average €1.03; 30-day average €1.01.
- Rarity: Common.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.91 (EUR).
- Set: Burning Shadows (Sun & Moon, 2017).
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #40.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $0.35
- Mid
- $7.44
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.40
- Mid
- $1.04
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #40
Card #40 of Burning Shadows is Pikachu, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Sun & Moon series (2017). The card carries 60 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
Saya Tsuruta illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $7.44, with listings from $0.35 to —.
“A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.”
Printed flavour text on the Burning Shadows #40 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Burning Shadows
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #40 / 147
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Saya Tsuruta
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #25
- Released
- 2017/08/04
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #40 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tail Whap
Thunder Shock
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #40.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $7.44, Normal at $1.03.
In the $7.44 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $7.44 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Pikachu trends at €0.91 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.00, lowest NM €0.02).
Pikachu price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €1.03 against a 30-day average of €1.01 (+2%).
Single-day average: €1.14; Cardmarket trend price €0.91.
Pikachu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $7.35 to $7.46; the latest value sits at 82% of that recorded range and 0.3% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.8%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.3%.
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.
The $7.44 market translates to a net of about $6.15 (eBay), $6.19 (TCGplayer), $6.72 (Cardmarket), $6.33 (Whatnot) or $7.44 (direct). That $1.29 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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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 #40 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 $7.44 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 $53.41 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-59.0% 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 Burning Shadows
Pikachu ranks #34 of 44 tracked Burning Shadows cards by market value, against a set median of $15.30.
That is 51% below the middle of the set — a top-25% position.
The set's top card is Charizard GX (#150), valued at $840.75.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- The Saya Tsuruta artwork gives Pikachu appeal beyond pure playability.
- Modern-era (2017) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $0.35 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $7.44 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.03 and €1.01) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $7.44 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Pikachu value questions
What is Pikachu #40 worth?
Pikachu trades near $7.44 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $0.35–—; Cardmarket shows €0.91.
Will Pikachu hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from Burning Shadows (Sun & Moon series, 2017). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Pikachu are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($7.44), Normal ($1.03). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Pikachu sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.44. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Pikachu cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Saya Tsuruta also matters to collector demand.
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