Pikachu #5
As card #5 in Macdonald's Collection 2014, Pikachu is a Unknown Pokémon card worth about $43.41 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 #5 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Pikachu at a glance
- Macdonald's Collection 2014, McDonald's Collection series, 2014.
- Live market value $43.41 for the Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €8.32 (7d), €8.25 (30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €11.00 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #5.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $33.88
- Mid
- $124.56
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #5
Card #5 of Macdonald's Collection 2014 is Pikachu, a modern-era Pokémon card from the McDonald's Collection series (2014). It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $43.41, with listings from $33.88 to —.
“It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.”
Printed flavour text on the Macdonald's Collection 2014 #5 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Macdonald's Collection 2014
- Series
- McDonald's Collection
- Number
- #5 / 12
- Rarity
- Unknown
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #25
- Released
- 2014/05/23
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #5 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #5.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($43.41).
At $43.41, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $43.41, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €11.00, with an average sold price of €3.25 and a lowest near-mint ask of €1.99.
Pikachu price history & movement
Recent sales average €8.32 over 7 days versus €8.25 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+0.8%).
Single-day average: €4.00; Cardmarket trend price €11.00.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 3 days for Pikachu, with a recorded low of $43.41 and high of $43.41; current value is at 100% of that 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 · 3 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.
The $43.41 market translates to a net of about $37.36 (eBay), $37.58 (TCGplayer), $40.89 (Cardmarket), $38.38 (Whatnot) or $43.41 (direct). That $6.05 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
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 #5 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 $43.41 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $54.42 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $89.39 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $10.94 (13.1% 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 Macdonald's Collection 2014
Pikachu ranks #1 of 12 tracked Macdonald's Collection 2014 cards by market value, against a set median of $14.95.
It sits in the top 100% of the checklist on price.
This card sits at the top of the Macdonald's Collection 2014 value table.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Modern (2014) sets are heavily collected, making Pikachu's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- A $43.41 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Pikachu is a Unknown, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Artwork by an uncredited illustrator is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $43.41 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $43.41 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $33.88 low end.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- 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 Pikachu #5 worth?
Pikachu trades near $43.41 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $33.88–—; Cardmarket shows €11.00.
Is Pikachu a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady (+0.8%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Unknown card from Macdonald's Collection 2014 (McDonald's Collection series, 2014). 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 ($43.41). 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 $43.41. 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 Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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