Pikachu #60
📉 Dip AlertPikachu #60 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $16.01, 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 #60 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu at a glance
- Set: Emerald (EX, 2005).
- Live market value $16.01 for the Normal print.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.50.
- Rarity: Common.
- Recent averages: €4.07 (7d), €4.32 (30d).
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #60.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.45
- Mid
- $15.19
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Pikachu #60
Emerald placed Pikachu at #60; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2005 within the EX series. The card carries 50 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and currently trades at $16.01 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $8.45 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #60 / 106
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #60 — the playability layer behind the price.
Pika Ball
Thundershock
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #60.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($16.01) — 1 version in total.
At $16.01 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $16.01 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Pikachu trends at €3.50 on Cardmarket (avg sold €4.39, lowest NM €0.10).
Pikachu price history & movement
Recent sales average €4.07 over 7 days versus €4.32 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-5.8%).
Latest daily average €6.00 against a trend price of €3.50.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Pikachu, with a recorded low of $16.01 and high of $599.99; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 41.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 97.3%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low 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.
On a $16.01 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $13.59 via eBay's default tier, $13.67 on TCGplayer, $14.86 on Cardmarket, $13.96 on Whatnot and $16.01 selling directly — a $2.42 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu #60.
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 #60 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #60.
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 $16.01 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 $61.99 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-37.6% 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 Emerald
Pikachu ranks #95 of 103 tracked Emerald cards by market value, against a set median of $47.75.
That is 66% below the middle of the set — a top-9% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Pikachu is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $16.01 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.07 and €4.32) to time entries and exits.
- Emerald was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Pikachu value questions
What is the value of Pikachu?
Live pricing puts the Normal print at $16.01 (low $8.45, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €3.50.
Should I buy Pikachu?
Short-term momentum is softening (-5.8%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). 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 ($16.01). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Pikachu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $16.01. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Pikachu?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
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