Pikachu #173
📉 Dip AlertAs card #173 in 151, Pikachu is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card worth about $66.12 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 #173 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu at a glance
- 151, Scarlet & Violet series, 2023.
- Cardmarket values it at €68.11 (EUR).
- Rarity: Illustration Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $66.12 (Holofoil).
- 7-day average €65.18; 30-day average €71.43.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #173.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $54.93
- Mid
- $74.40
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #173
Card #173 of 151 is Pikachu, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2023). The card carries 60 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
Hiroyuki Yamamoto illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $66.12, with listings from $54.93 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- 151
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #173 / 165
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Hiroyuki Yamamoto
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2023/09/22
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #173 — the playability layer behind the price.
Charge
Search your deck for a Basic {L} Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
Pika Punch
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #173.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($66.12) — 1 version in total.
A $66.12 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $66.12 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Pikachu at a trend of €68.11, an average sold price of €74.24 and a near-mint floor of €34.99.
Pikachu price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €65.18 against a 30-day average of €71.43 (-8.7%).
Single-day average: €60.00; Cardmarket trend price €68.11.
Pikachu has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $66.12 to $67.78; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 2.4% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 2.4%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low 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 $66.12 nets roughly $57.06 on eBay, $57.39 on TCGplayer, $62.46 via Cardmarket, $58.61 on Whatnot or $66.12 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $9.06.
As a illustration rare 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 #173 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 $66.12 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $132.58 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $17.53. You need a graded sale of $112.09 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $49.42 (46.6% 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 151
Pikachu ranks #7 of 40 tracked 151 cards by market value, against a set median of $17.01.
It sits in the top 85% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard ex (#199), valued at $294.42.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Illustration Rare status puts Pikachu among the scarcer pulls in 151.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Pikachu is a contemporary card (2023), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- Artwork by Hiroyuki Yamamoto is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At $66.12 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€65.18 and €71.43) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $66.12 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $54.93 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- 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?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $66.12 (low $54.93, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €68.11.
Is Pikachu a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Illustration Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Illustration Rare card from 151 (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Pikachu?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($66.12). 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 $66.12. 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 Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Hiroyuki Yamamoto also matters to collector demand.
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