Pikachu #78
💎 Grail Card📉 Dip AlertAs card #78 in Holon Phantoms, Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card worth about $315.82 ungraded.
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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 #78 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €2.91.
- Common rarity.
- From Holon Phantoms (EX), released 2006.
- Trades around $315.82 on TCGplayer.
- 7-day average €4.23; 30-day average €6.34.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #78.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $160.00
- Mid
- $345.19
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.25
- Mid
- $13.06
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #78
Pikachu is the #78 of 110 card in Holon Phantoms, a classic-era set released in 2006 as part of the EX series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 50 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Kouki Saitou and currently trades at $315.82 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $160.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Holon Phantoms
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #78 / 110
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2006/05/03
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #78 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder Wave
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Quick Attack
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #78.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $315.82, Normal at $12.16.
As a $315.82 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
At $315.82 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
In EUR, Pikachu trends at €2.91 on Cardmarket (avg sold €4.81, lowest NM €0.90).
Pikachu price history & movement
Recent sales average €4.23 over 7 days versus €6.34 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-33.3%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €6.96, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.91.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $315.82–$315.82. The most recent snapshot of $315.82 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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.
Selling Pikachu at $315.82 nets roughly $273.67 on eBay, $275.25 on TCGplayer, $299.68 via Cardmarket, $281.10 on Whatnot or $315.82 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $42.15.
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 #78 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 $315.82 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $1,059.06 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $344.67. You need a graded sale of $361.79 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $507.29 (142.6% 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 Holon Phantoms
Within Holon Phantoms it is the #13 most valuable of 109 tracked cards; the set median is $44.24.
It sits in the top 89% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo Star (#103), valued at $9,200.00.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Kouki Saitou illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At $315.82 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its rarely listed status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era cards like Pikachu (2006) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- At Common rarity, Pikachu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $160.00 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Holon Phantoms was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Pikachu value questions
What is Pikachu #78 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $315.82 (low $160.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €2.91.
Should I buy Pikachu?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Pikachu rare?
Pikachu is a Common card from Holon Phantoms (EX series, 2006). 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($315.82), Normal ($12.16). 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 $315.82. 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 EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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