Pikachu #6
📉 Dip AlertFrom Macdonald's Collection 2016, Pikachu (#6) is a Unknown Pokémon card valued at $46.39 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 #6 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu at a glance
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
- Short-term trend -46.2% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €39.22 (EUR).
- Current TCGplayer market value $46.39 (Holofoil).
- Set: Macdonald's Collection 2016 (McDonald's Collection, 2016).
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #6.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $69.99
- Mid
- $95.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #6
Pikachu is the #6 of 12 card in Macdonald's Collection 2016, a modern-era set released in 2016 as part of the McDonald's Collection series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Naoki Saito; the Holofoil printing sits around $46.39, spanning $69.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“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 2016 #6 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Macdonald's Collection 2016
- Series
- McDonald's Collection
- Number
- #6 / 12
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2016/08/20
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #6 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tail Whip
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can’t attack during your opponent’s next turn.
Electro Ball
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #6.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $46.39.
This $46.39 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $46.39 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Pikachu at a trend of €39.22, an average sold price of €31.60 and a near-mint floor of €2.00.
Pikachu price history & movement
Recent sales average €11.02 over 7 days versus €20.50 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-46.2%).
Latest daily average €20.00 against a trend price of €39.22.
Across 3 recorded days the price spanned $46.39–$46.39. The most recent snapshot of $46.39 sits 100% up that range.
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.
On a $46.39 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $39.94 via eBay's default tier, $40.18 on TCGplayer, $43.72 on Cardmarket, $41.03 on Whatnot and $46.39 selling directly — a $6.45 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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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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 #6 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 $46.39 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $60.90 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $92.37 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $14.03 (16.2% 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 2016
Pikachu ranks #10 of 12 tracked Macdonald's Collection 2016 cards by market value, against a set median of $125.00.
That is 63% below the middle of the set — a top-25% position.
The set's top card is Scraggy (#7), valued at $199.99.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- At $46.39 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Modern-era (2016) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Naoki Saito illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Unknown is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $69.99 low end.
- Macdonald's Collection 2016 was released in 2016; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- 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: Holofoil 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.
Pikachu value questions
What is Pikachu #6 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $46.39 (low $69.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €39.22.
Is Pikachu a good investment?
As a modern-era Unknown card it is trending down in the short term (-46.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Unknown card from Macdonald's Collection 2016 (McDonald's Collection series, 2016). 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 1 printing: Holofoil ($46.39). 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 $46.39. 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 Naoki Saito also matters to collector demand.
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