Pikachu #20
As card #20 in Roaring Skies, Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card worth about $7.17 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 #20 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Pikachu at a glance
- 7-day average €2.27; 30-day average €2.30.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Live market value $7.17 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket values it at €2.56 (EUR).
- From Roaring Skies (XY), released 2015.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #20.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.00
- Mid
- $6.71
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.51
- Mid
- $1.40
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #20
Pikachu is the #20 of 108 card in Roaring Skies, a modern-era set released in 2015 as part of the XY series. The card carries 60 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Naoki Saito and currently trades at $7.17 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Roaring Skies
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #20 / 108
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2015/05/06
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #20 — 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
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #20.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($7.17), Normal ($1.45) — 2 versions in total.
In the $7.17 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $7.17 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.56, with an average sold price of €2.35 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Pikachu price history & movement
Recent sales average €2.27 over 7 days versus €2.30 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-1.3%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.83, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.56.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Pikachu, with a recorded low of $6.98 and high of $7.17; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.3% 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 · 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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $7.17 market translates to a net of about $5.92 (eBay), $5.96 (TCGplayer), $6.46 (Cardmarket), $6.09 (Whatnot) or $7.17 (direct). That $1.25 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu #20.
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 #20 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #20.
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 $7.17 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 $53.15 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-59.8% 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 Roaring Skies
By market value Pikachu sits at #29 of 33 in Roaring Skies (set median $19.72).
That is 64% below the middle of the set — a top-15% position.
The set's top card is M Rayquaza EX (#105), valued at $561.96.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Pikachu is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- The Naoki Saito artwork gives Pikachu appeal beyond pure playability.
- With steady supply, Pikachu is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Pikachu is a modern-era card (2015); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- 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.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $7.17 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $3.00 low end.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
Pikachu trades near $7.17 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $3.00–—; Cardmarket shows €2.56.
Is Pikachu a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from Roaring Skies (XY series, 2015). 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($7.17), Normal ($1.45). 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 $7.17. 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 XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Naoki Saito also matters to collector demand.
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