Pikachu #74
💎 Grail Card📉 Dip AlertPikachu is card #74 from FireRed & LeafGreen, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $248.24 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 #74 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu at a glance
- Common rarity.
- Current TCGplayer market value $248.24 (Reverse Holofoil).
- From FireRed & LeafGreen (EX), released 2004.
- Cardmarket trend price €8.78.
- 7-day average €5.59; 30-day average €9.59.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #74.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $129.99
- Mid
- $239.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $8.55
- Mid
- $13.14
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #74
Pikachu is the #74 of 112 card in FireRed & LeafGreen, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. The card carries 50 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Midori Harada; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $248.24, spanning $129.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #74 / 112
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #74 — the playability layer behind the price.
Plasma
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #74.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($248.24), Normal ($12.78).
At $248.24 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $248.24 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
In EUR, Pikachu trends at €8.78 on Cardmarket (avg sold €11.82, lowest NM €1.25).
Pikachu price history & movement
Recent sales average €5.59 over 7 days versus €9.59 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-41.7%).
Latest daily average €3.29 against a trend price of €8.78.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $199.33–$271.13. The most recent snapshot of $248.24 sits 68% up that range, 8.4% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 17.2% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 8.4%.
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?
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Selling Pikachu at $248.24 nets roughly $215.05 on eBay, $216.29 on TCGplayer, $235.48 via Cardmarket, $220.88 on Whatnot or $248.24 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $33.19.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Should you grade Pikachu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu #74 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 $248.24 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $715.89 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $219.16. You need a graded sale of $294.22 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $335.31 (116.3% 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 FireRed & LeafGreen
Within FireRed & LeafGreen it is the #10 most valuable of 109 tracked cards; the set median is $41.74.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 92%.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- At $248.24 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Artwork by Midori Harada is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Pikachu comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Pikachu is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.59 and €9.59) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $129.99 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $248.24 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $248.24 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $248.24 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $129.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €8.78.
Will Pikachu hold its value?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-41.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). 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 ($248.24), Normal ($12.78). 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 $248.24. 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 Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
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