Pikachu #40
📉 Dip AlertAs card #40 in 30th Celebration, Pikachu is a Pikachu Rare Pokémon card worth about $6.17 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 #40 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu at a glance
- Set: 30th Celebration (Mega Evolution, 2026).
- Recent averages: €1.29 (7d), €1.74 (30d).
- Rarity tier — Pikachu Rare.
- Live market value $6.17 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket values it at €1.05 (EUR).
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #40.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.00
- Mid
- $8.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #40
30th Celebration placed Pikachu at #40; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2026 within the Mega Evolution series. The card carries 80 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
Shinji Kanda illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $6.17, with listings from $4.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- 30th Celebration
- Series
- Mega Evolution
- Number
- #40 / 128
- Rarity
- Pikachu Rare
- Illustrator
- Shinji Kanda
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2026/09/16
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #40 — the playability layer behind the price.
Overwriting Bolt
The Defending Pokémon's Weakness is now <span class="energy-symbol Lightning" title="Lightning">Lightning</span> until the end of your next turn. <em>(Apply Weakness as ×2.)</em>
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #40.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $6.17.
At $6.17 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $6.17 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.05, with an average sold price of €2.50 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.13.
Pikachu price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €1.29, 25.9% below the 30-day average of €1.74.
Single-day average: €1.54; Cardmarket trend price €1.05.
Tracking history for Pikachu begins October 26, 2026 with a recorded market value of $6.17; the high/low, drawdown and volatility fingerprint builds from the second daily snapshot.
Cardmarket averages
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 $6.17 nets roughly $5.05 on eBay, $5.08 on TCGplayer, $5.51 via Cardmarket, $5.20 on Whatnot or $6.17 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.12.
As a pikachu 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu #40.
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 #40 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #40.
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 $6.17 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 $52.15 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-62.8% 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 30th Celebration
By market value Pikachu sits at #18 of 22 in 30th Celebration (set median $38.41).
That is 84% below the middle of the set — a top-23% position.
The set's top card is Mew (#R), valued at $4,278.49.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Pikachu Rare 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 is a contemporary card (2026), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- Shinji Kanda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.29 and €1.74) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $6.17 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- 30th Celebration was released in 2026; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
Pikachu trades near $6.17 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $4.00–—; Cardmarket shows €1.05.
Will Pikachu hold its value?
As a contemporary Pikachu Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-25.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Pikachu rare?
Pikachu is a Pikachu Rare card from 30th Celebration (Mega Evolution series, 2026). 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: Holofoil ($6.17). 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 $6.17. 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 Pikachu Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Shinji Kanda also matters to collector demand.
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