Pikachu ex #149
📉 Dip AlertPikachu ex is card #149 from 30th Celebration, a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $46.15 for its Holofoil printing.
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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 ex #149 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu ex at a glance
- Rarity tier — Special Illustration Rare.
- Short-term trend -16.3% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $46.15 for the Holofoil print.
- Set: 30th Celebration (Mega Evolution, 2026).
- Cardmarket trend price €40.24.
Pikachu ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu ex #149.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $44.70
- Mid
- $52.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu ex #149
Card #149 of 30th Celebration is Pikachu ex, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Mega Evolution series (2026). It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 190 HP, printed as Basic, ex.
kantaro illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $46.15, with listings from $44.70 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- 30th Celebration
- Series
- Mega Evolution
- Number
- #149 / 128
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- kantaro
- HP
- 190
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic, ex
- Pokédex
- #25
- Released
- 2026/09/16
Pikachu ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu ex #149 — the playability layer behind the price.
Pika-Pika Parade
Search your deck for any number of Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Then, shuffle your deck.
Thunderbolt
Discard all Energy from this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu ex #149.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($46.15) — 1 version in total.
A $46.15 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $46.15, Pikachu ex draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €40.24, with an average sold price of €81.26 and a lowest near-mint ask of €34.00.
Pikachu ex price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €46.94 against a 30-day average of €56.11 (-16.3%).
Latest daily average €44.93 against a trend price of €40.24.
Pikachu ex has been tracked here for 3 days, ranging from $46.15 to $49.17; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 6.1% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 6.1% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 3 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 ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $46.15 market translates to a net of about $39.74 (eBay), $39.97 (TCGplayer), $43.49 (Cardmarket), $40.82 (Whatnot) or $46.15 (direct). That $6.41 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 ex #149.
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 ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu ex #149 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 $46.15 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $60.38 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $92.13 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $13.78 (16.0% 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 ex within 30th Celebration
By market value Pikachu ex sits at #8 of 22 in 30th Celebration (set median $38.41).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 68%.
The set's top card is Mew (#R), valued at $4,278.49.
What makes Pikachu ex valuable
- Contemporary (2026) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- kantaro illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu ex has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- A $46.15 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- As a Special Illustration Rare, Pikachu ex sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
Buying & selling Pikachu ex
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Special Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Pikachu ex can realise well above the $44.70 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $46.15 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Pikachu ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€46.94 and €56.11) to time entries and exits.
Pikachu ex value questions
What is Pikachu ex #149 worth?
Pikachu ex trades near $46.15 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $44.70–—; Cardmarket shows €40.24.
Should I buy Pikachu ex?
The card is softening on recent averages. Special Illustration Rare rarity and the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Pikachu ex rare?
Pikachu ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from 30th Celebration (Mega Evolution series, 2026). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Pikachu ex are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($46.15). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Pikachu ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $46.15. 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 ex cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by kantaro also matters to collector demand.
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