Pikachu #HGSS03
From HGSS Black Star Promos, Pikachu (#HGSS03) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $55.32 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Pikachu #HGSS03. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Trades around $55.32 on TCGplayer.
- HGSS Black Star Promos, HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #HGSS03.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $28.20
- Mid
- $68.05
- High
- —
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Is this Pikachu a good deal?
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About Pikachu #HGSS03
HGSS Black Star Promos placed Pikachu at #HGSS03; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2010 within the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. The card carries 70 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
Kanako Eo illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $55.32, with listings from $28.20 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- HGSS Black Star Promos
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #HGSS03 / 25
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kanako Eo
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2010/02/11
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #HGSS03 — the playability layer behind the price.
Recharge
Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Pikachu. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Thunderbolt
Discard all Energy attached to Pikachu.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting +10
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #HGSS03.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($55.32).
At $55.32, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $55.32 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket does not list Pikachu, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Pikachu price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Pikachu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $55.31 to $55.32; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 $55.32 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $47.69 via eBay's default tier, $47.97 on TCGplayer, $52.20 on Cardmarket, $48.99 on Whatnot and $55.32 selling directly — a $7.63 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
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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 #HGSS03 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 $55.32 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $104.38 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $8.13. You need a graded sale of $101.30 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $35.79 (37.5% 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 HGSS Black Star Promos
By market value Pikachu sits at #9 of 22 in HGSS Black Star Promos (set median $46.64).
That is 19% above the middle of the set — a top-64% position.
The set's top card is Lugia (#HGSS02), valued at $548.79.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Pikachu is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- A $55.32 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Kanako Eo illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Pikachu comes from the classic era (2010), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- HGSS Black Star Promos was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $28.20 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $55.32 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $55.32 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 $55.32 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $28.20 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Pikachu?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from HGSS Black Star Promos (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). 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 1 printing: Holofoil ($55.32). 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 $55.32. 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 classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Kanako Eo also matters to collector demand.
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