Pikachu #39
📉 Dip AlertPikachu is card #39 from Next Destinies, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $36.50 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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 #39 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.41.
- Rarity: Common.
- Set: Next Destinies (Black & White, 2012).
- Short-term trend -65.5% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $36.50 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #39.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $23.00
- Mid
- $35.09
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.00
- Mid
- $4.57
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #39
Printed as #39 in Next Destinies, Pikachu belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2012. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
Akira Komayama illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $36.50, with listings from $23.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Next Destinies
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #39 / 99
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Akira Komayama
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2012/02/08
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #39 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thundershock
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Tail Whap
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #39.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($36.50), Normal ($4.75) — 2 versions in total.
This $36.50 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $36.50 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Pikachu at a trend of €1.41, an average sold price of €2.47 and a near-mint floor of €0.06.
Pikachu price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.90 against a 30-day average of €2.61 (-65.5%).
Single-day average: €0.08; Cardmarket trend price €1.41.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Pikachu, with a recorded low of $34.38 and high of $36.50; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.7% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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 $36.50 nets roughly $31.36 on eBay, $31.55 on TCGplayer, $34.33 via Cardmarket, $32.22 on Whatnot or $36.50 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.14.
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 #39 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 $36.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $39.38 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $82.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $3.78 (4.9% 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 Next Destinies
By market value Pikachu sits at #11 of 36 in Next Destinies (set median $21.53).
It sits in the top 72% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Reshiram-EX (#95), valued at $443.65.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Akira Komayama illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Pikachu is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- A $36.50 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Pikachu is a modern-era card (2012); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- 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.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.90 and €2.61) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $23.00 low end.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $36.50 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $23.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.41.
Is Pikachu a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the modern-era Black & White set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Pikachu rare?
Pikachu is a Common card from Next Destinies (Black & White series, 2012). 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 ($36.50), Normal ($4.75). 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 $36.50. 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 modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Akira Komayama also matters to collector demand.
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