Ultra RarePokémon

Brilliant Stars·Sword & Shield series·#157

Pikachu V #157

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Pikachu V is card #157 from Brilliant Stars, a Ultra Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $25.08 for its Holofoil printing.

Market value

$25.08

Cardmarket (EUR)

€20.42

Print variants

7d trend

▼ 0.7%

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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated October 26, 2026 · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Pikachu V #157 today, you'd net about

$25.08after fees · best route: Direct

Direct $25.08Cardmarket $23.48Whatnot $22.05TCGplayer $21.58eBay $21.46

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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.

Sell or hold?▼ 0.7%

Steady

Pikachu V #157 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.

Pikachu V at a glance

Cardmarket trend price €20.42.
Recent averages: €18.95 (7d), €19.09 (30d).
From Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield), released 2022.
Trades around $25.08 on TCGplayer.
Rarity tier — Ultra Rare.

Market prices

Pikachu V price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu V #157.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop

$25.08

TCGplayer market

Low: $21.00
Mid: $26.99
High: —

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price

€20.42

Avg sold

€20.60

Lowest NM

€5.00

7-day avg

€18.95

30-day avg

€19.09

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Asking price

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Live market value$25.08

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Overview

About Pikachu V #157

Pikachu V is the #157 of 172 card in Brilliant Stars, a contemporary set released in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 190 HP, printed as Basic, V.

Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $25.08, spanning $21.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set: Brilliant Stars
Series: Sword & Shield
Number: #157 / 172
Rarity: Ultra Rare
HP: 190
Type: Lightning
Subtype: Basic, V
Pokédex: #25
Released: 2022/02/25

Card text

Pikachu V attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu V #157 — the playability layer behind the price.

LightningLightningColorless

Lightning Blast

100+

You may discard all Lightning Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 120 more damage.

V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Battle stats

Weakness: Fighting ×2
Retreat cost: Colorless
Attacks: 1

Market analysis

Pikachu V price analysis

What drives the current market value of Pikachu V #157.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($25.08) — 1 version in total.

At $25.08, Pikachu V draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €20.42, with an average sold price of €20.60 and a lowest near-mint ask of €5.00.

Price trend

Pikachu V price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $26.52▼ 5.4% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $25.08

The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €18.95, 0.7% below the 30-day average of €19.09.

Single-day average: €23.00; Cardmarket trend price €20.42.

Pikachu V has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $25.08 to $26.52; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 5.4% below the high set October 13, 2026.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 5.4%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€23.00

7-day avg€18.95

30-day avg€19.09

Trend price€20.42

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest October 26, 2026

Prices as of October 26, 2026

Since October 21, 2026:▼ $0.82 (-3.2%)New recorded low

All-time high

$26.52

October 13, 2026

All-time low

$25.08

October 26, 2026

Off all-time high

-5.4%

13 days since high

Since first snapshot

-5.4%

October 13, 2026

Max drawdown

-5.4%

peak-to-trough

Daily volatility

1.4%

st. dev of daily moves

Current value

$25.08

latest snapshot

Position in recorded range

low $25.08high $26.52

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Pikachu V?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

The $25.08 market translates to a net of about $21.46 (eBay), $21.58 (TCGplayer), $23.48 (Cardmarket), $22.05 (Whatnot) or $25.08 (direct). That $3.62 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

As a ultra rare card, Pikachu V sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.

Your sale

Sale price

Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu V #157.

Your shipping cost

Weight · 1 oz

I offer free shipping

Best net payout$25.08

Spread across platforms$3.62

Platform	Account	Fees	Eff. fee	You net
eBay	No Store	$3.62	14.4%	$21.46	Sell on eBay →
TCGplayer	Standard Seller	$3.50	13.9%	$21.58	Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local Shop	Private Seller	$1.60	6.4%	$23.48	Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)best	Cash / In Person	—	0.0%	$25.08	Sell in person
Whatnot	Standard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)	$3.03	12.1%	$22.05	Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Pikachu V?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu V #157 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

Raw purchase price

Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu V #157.

Grading service tier

Shipping & insurance

Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Marketplace fee · 13%

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

PSA 9 value

PSA 10 value

Chance of PSA 9 · 55%

Chance of PSA 10 · 30%

Should you grade this?

Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $25.08 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $14.55 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $71.06 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-12.4% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw

$21.82

Net as PSA 9

—

[object Object] vs raw

Net as PSA 10

$36.37

[object Object] vs raw

Break-even sale

$71.06

Expected value

$13.78

Expected profit

—

-12.4% ROI

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.

Set context

Pikachu V within Brilliant Stars

Within Brilliant Stars it is the #5 most valuable of 24 tracked cards; the set median is $12.95.

It sits in the top 83% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Charizard V (#154), valued at $266.93.

Rank in set

of 24 tracked

Set median

$12.95

Rarity

Ultra Rare

Series

Sword & Shield

Full Brilliant Stars report →

Value drivers

What makes Pikachu V valuable

Its Lightning typing means Pikachu V has a dual collector-and-player audience.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
As a Ultra Rare, Pikachu V sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
Pikachu V is a contemporary card (2022), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
Priced at $25.08 with steady supply, Pikachu V sells readily and clean copies command a premium.

Buying notes

Buying & selling Pikachu V

Brilliant Stars was released in 2022; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $25.08 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
For Pikachu V, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Bulk lots of Pikachu V can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€18.95 and €19.09) to time entries and exits.

FAQ

Pikachu V value questions

How much is Pikachu V worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $25.08 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $21.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €20.42.

Should I buy Pikachu V?

Short-term momentum is steady (-0.7%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.

Is Pikachu V rare?

Pikachu V is a Ultra Rare card from Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

What print variants exist for Pikachu V?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($25.08). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Pikachu V?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $25.08. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What affects the price of Pikachu V?

Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.

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