Pikachu ex #179
📉 Dip AlertPikachu ex #179 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $45.59, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 ex #179 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu ex at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €58.87 (EUR).
- Set: Prismatic Evolutions (Scarlet & Violet, 2025).
- Live market value $45.59 for the Holofoil print.
- Hyper Rare rarity.
- 7-day average €51.41; 30-day average €58.75.
Pikachu ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu ex #179.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $40.99
- Mid
- $57.35
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu ex #179
Prismatic Evolutions placed Pikachu ex at #179; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2025 within the Scarlet & Violet series. A Lightning-type (200 HP), this basic / ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by aky CG Works; the Holofoil printing sits around $45.59, spanning $40.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Prismatic Evolutions
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #179 / 131
- Rarity
- Hyper Rare
- Illustrator
- aky CG Works
- HP
- 200
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic, ex
- Released
- 2025/01/17
Pikachu ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu ex #179 — the playability layer behind the price.
Resolute Heart
If this Pokémon has full HP and would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, it is not Knocked Out, and its remaining HP becomes 10.
Topaz Bolt
Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Resolute Heart
- Attacks
- 1
Pikachu ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu ex #179.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $45.59.
This $45.59 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $45.59 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Pikachu ex at a trend of €58.87, an average sold price of €61.69 and a near-mint floor of €24.00.
Pikachu ex price history & movement
Recent sales average €51.41 over 7 days versus €58.75 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-12.5%).
Single-day average: €52.48; Cardmarket trend price €58.87.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Pikachu ex, with a recorded low of $43.97 and high of $45.59; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.1%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $45.59 market translates to a net of about $39.25 (eBay), $39.48 (TCGplayer), $42.96 (Cardmarket), $40.32 (Whatnot) or $45.59 (direct). That $6.34 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu ex #179 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu ex #179.
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 $45.59 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $59.17 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $91.56 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $13.20 (15.4% 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 ex within Prismatic Evolutions
By market value Pikachu ex sits at #16 of 39 in Prismatic Evolutions (set median $28.71).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 62%.
The set's top card is Umbreon ex (#161), valued at $1,198.39.
What makes Pikachu ex valuable
- Priced at $45.59 with steady supply, Pikachu ex sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu ex has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Contemporary (2025) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- aky CG Works illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Hyper Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Pikachu ex
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Hyper Rare cards; a clean copy of Pikachu ex can realise well above the $40.99 low end.
- Prismatic Evolutions was released in 2025; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€51.41 and €58.75) to time entries and exits.
- For Pikachu ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $45.59 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Pikachu ex value questions
What is Pikachu ex #179 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $45.59 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $40.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €58.87.
Should I buy Pikachu ex?
Short-term momentum is softening (-12.5%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Pikachu ex?
Pikachu ex is a Hyper Rare card from Prismatic Evolutions (Scarlet & Violet series, 2025). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Pikachu ex are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($45.59). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Pikachu ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $45.59. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Pikachu ex?
Four factors dominate: the Hyper Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by aky CG Works also matters to collector demand.
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