Pikachu #124
From Expedition Base Set, Pikachu (#124) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $99.99 on TCGplayer today.
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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 #124 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Pikachu at a glance
- Live market value $99.99 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Common rarity.
- Short-term trend 0.3% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €11.95.
- Expedition Base Set, E-Card series, 2002.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #124.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $249.99
- Mid
- $494.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $20.00
- Mid
- $40.55
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #124
Card #124 of Expedition Base Set is Pikachu, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the E-Card series (2002). A Lightning-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $99.99, with listings from $249.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #124 / 165
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #25
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #124 — the playability layer behind the price.
Lightning Tail
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Tackle
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #124.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($99.99), Normal ($27.27) — 2 versions in total.
At $99.99, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $99.99 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Pikachu trends at €11.95 on Cardmarket (avg sold €13.18, lowest NM €1.00).
Pikachu price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €13.41, 0.3% above the 30-day average of €13.37.
Single-day average: €17.71; Cardmarket trend price €11.95.
Pikachu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $99.99 to $99.99; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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.
On a $99.99 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $86.44 via eBay's default tier, $86.94 on TCGplayer, $94.64 on Cardmarket, $88.79 on Whatnot and $99.99 selling directly — a $13.55 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 #124.
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 #124 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 $99.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $220.98 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $46.99. You need a graded sale of $145.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $92.14 (65.8% 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 Expedition Base Set
Within Expedition Base Set it is the #47 most valuable of 155 tracked cards; the set median is $65.00.
It sits in the top 70% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- As a 2002 vintage card, Pikachu benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At $99.99 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $249.99 low end.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€13.41 and €13.37) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $99.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Pikachu value questions
What is Pikachu #124 worth?
Pikachu trades near $99.99 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $249.99–—; Cardmarket shows €11.95.
Should I buy Pikachu?
As a vintage-era Common card it is holding steady in the short term (0.3% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Pikachu have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($99.99), Normal ($27.27). 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 $99.99. 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 E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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