Pikachu #26
Pikachu #26 sits in the Base series and carries a live market value of $98.97, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Pikachu #26. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Set: Wizards Black Star Promos (Base, 1999).
- Trades around $98.97 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity: Common.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #26.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $66.49
- Mid
- $150.00
- High
- —
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Is this Pikachu a good deal?
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About Pikachu #26
Wizards Black Star Promos placed Pikachu at #26; the Pokémon card entered the market in 1999 within the Base series. A Lightning-type (40 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Gakuji Nomoto; the Normal printing sits around $98.97, spanning $66.49–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #26 / 53
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Gakuji Nomoto
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 1999/07/01
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #26 — the playability layer behind the price.
Scratch
Thunderbolt
Discard all Energy cards attached to Pikachu in order to use this attack.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #26.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($98.97).
At $98.97, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $98.97, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Pikachu, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Pikachu price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $93.40–$98.97. The most recent snapshot of $98.97 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 $98.97 market translates to a net of about $85.56 (eBay), $86.05 (TCGplayer), $93.67 (Cardmarket), $87.88 (Whatnot) or $98.97 (direct). That $13.41 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu #26.
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 #26 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #26.
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 $98.97 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $218.32 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $46.11. You need a graded sale of $144.94 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $90.86 (65.4% 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 within Wizards Black Star Promos
Pikachu ranks #12 of 53 tracked Wizards Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $44.66.
That is 122% above the middle of the set — a top-79% position.
The set's top card is Lucky Stadium (#41), valued at $1,700.00.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- At $98.97 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Pikachu is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Pikachu is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Artwork by Gakuji Nomoto is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a 1999 vintage card, Pikachu benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $66.49 low end.
- 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.
Pikachu value questions
What is the value of Pikachu?
Pikachu trades near $98.97 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $66.49–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Pikachu a good investment?
As a vintage-era Common card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Pikachu rare?
Pikachu is a Common card from Wizards Black Star Promos (Base series, 1999). 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: Normal ($98.97). 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 $98.97. 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 Common rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Gakuji Nomoto also matters to collector demand.
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