Pikachu #27
Pikachu #27 sits in the Base series and carries a live market value of $32.27, 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 #27. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $32.27 (Normal).
- Set: Wizards Black Star Promos (Base, 1999).
- No published price history.
- Common rarity.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #27.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $22.00
- Mid
- $33.60
- High
- —
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About Pikachu #27
Wizards Black Star Promos placed Pikachu at #27; the Pokémon card entered the market in 1999 within the Base series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 30 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Normal printing sits around $32.27, spanning $22.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #27 / 53
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 1999/07/01
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #27 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thundershock
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Agility
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Pikachu.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #27.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($32.27) — 1 version in total.
At $32.27, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $32.27, 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.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Pikachu, with a recorded low of $32.00 and high of $32.27; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.4%, 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.
On a $32.27 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $27.69 via eBay's default tier, $27.86 on TCGplayer, $30.31 on Cardmarket, $28.45 on Whatnot and $32.27 selling directly — a $4.58 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu #27.
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 #27 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 $32.27 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $30.20 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $78.24 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-0.8% 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 Wizards Black Star Promos
By market value Pikachu sits at #35 of 53 in Wizards Black Star Promos (set median $44.66).
It sits in the top 36% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Lucky Stadium (#41), valued at $1,700.00.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Pikachu dates to 1999, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Priced at $32.27 with steady supply, Pikachu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Wizards Black Star Promos was released in 1999; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $32.27 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $32.27 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $32.27 for the Normal printing, with a low of $22.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Pikachu?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Pikachu?
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.
What print variants exist for Pikachu?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($32.27). 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 $32.27. 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 Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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