Pikachu Pokémon card #70
CommonPokémon
Majestic Dawn·Diamond & Pearl series·#70

Pikachu #70

📉 Dip Alert

Pikachu is card #70 from Majestic Dawn, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $7.40 for its Normal printing.

Market value
$7.40
Cardmarket (EUR)
€1.27
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 5.4%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Pikachu #70 today, you'd net about
$7.40after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $7.40Cardmarket $6.68Whatnot $6.29TCGplayer $6.16eBay $6.12

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 5.4%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Pikachu #70 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Pikachu at a glance

  • Current TCGplayer market value $7.40 (Normal).
  • Majestic Dawn, Diamond & Pearl series, 2008.
  • Rarity tier — Common.
  • Recent averages: €1.18 (7d), €1.12 (30d).
  • Cardmarket values it at €1.27 (EUR).
Market prices

Pikachu price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #70.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Normaltop
$7.40
TCGplayer market
Low
$1.89
Mid
$8.50
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€1.27
Avg sold
€1.10
Lowest NM
€0.10
7-day avg
€1.18
30-day avg
€1.12

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

Is this Pikachu a good deal?

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Live market value$7.40
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Overview

About Pikachu #70

Printed as #70 in Majestic Dawn, Pikachu belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series and dates to 2008. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.

Artwork is by Daisuke Ito; the Normal printing sits around $7.40, spanning $1.89–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
Majestic Dawn
Series
Diamond & Pearl
Number
#70 / 100
Rarity
Common
Illustrator
Daisuke Ito
HP
60
Type
Lightning
Subtype
Basic
Released
2008/05/01
Card text

Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #70 — the playability layer behind the price.

Colorless

Quick Attack

10+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.

LightningColorlessColorless

Volt Tackle

50

Pikachu does 10 damage to itself.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting +10
Resistance
Metal -20
Retreat cost
Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Pikachu price analysis

What drives the current market value of Pikachu #70.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($7.40) — 1 version in total.

In the $7.40 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

In the $7.40 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

Cardmarket values Pikachu at a trend of €1.27, an average sold price of €1.10 and a near-mint floor of €0.10.

Price trend

Pikachu price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $61.98▼ 88.1% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $7.40

The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €1.18, 5.4% above the 30-day average of €1.12.

Single-day average: €2.39; Cardmarket trend price €1.27.

Pikachu has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $7.39 to $61.98; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 88.1% below the high set October 13, 2026.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 38% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 88.1%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€2.39
7-day avg€1.18
30-day avg€1.12
Trend price€1.27

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.01 (+0.1%)
All-time high
$61.98
All-time low
$7.39
Off all-time high
-88.1%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
-88.1%
Max drawdown
-88.1%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
38%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$7.40
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $7.39high $61.98

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

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 $7.40 nets roughly $6.12 on eBay, $6.16 on TCGplayer, $6.68 via Cardmarket, $6.29 on Whatnot or $7.40 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.28.

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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu #70.

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Best net payout$7.40
Spread across platforms$1.28
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$1.2817.3%$6.12Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$1.2416.8%$6.16Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$0.729.7%$6.68Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$7.40Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$1.1115.0%$6.29Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Pikachu?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu #70 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #70.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Not worth grading

At $7.40 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $53.38 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-59.1% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$6.44
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$53.38
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-59.1% ROI

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.

Set context

Pikachu within Majestic Dawn

Within Majestic Dawn it is the #59 most valuable of 69 tracked cards; the set median is $19.12.

Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 16%.

The set's top card is Glaceon (#98), valued at $537.50.

Rank in set
#59
of 69 tracked
Set median
$19.12
Rarity
Common
Series
Diamond & Pearl
Full Majestic Dawn report →
Value drivers

What makes Pikachu valuable

  • Classic-era (2008) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
  • Pikachu is a Lightning card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
  • With steady supply, Pikachu is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
  • Daisuke Ito illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • At Common rarity, Pikachu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Pikachu

  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $1.89 low end.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $7.40 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.18 and €1.12) to time entries and exits.
  • For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: 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.
FAQ

Pikachu value questions

What is the value of Pikachu?

Pikachu trades near $7.40 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $1.89–—; Cardmarket shows €1.27.

Will Pikachu hold its value?

As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (5.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

How rare is Pikachu?

Pikachu is a Common card from Majestic Dawn (Diamond & Pearl series, 2008). 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: Normal ($7.40). 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 $7.40. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Pikachu cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Daisuke Ito also matters to collector demand.

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