Pikachu #35
🔥 Hot MovePikachu is card #35 from Evolutions, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $7.71 for its Reverse 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.
Demand for Pikachu #35 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Pikachu at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €2.65.
- Short-term trend 74.0% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $7.71 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Set: Evolutions (XY, 2016).
- Common rarity.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #35.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.20
- Mid
- $5.41
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.10
- Mid
- $1.04
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Pikachu #35
Pikachu is the #35 of 108 card in Evolutions, a modern-era set released in 2016 as part of the XY series. The card carries 60 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $7.71 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $2.20 to —.
“It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.”
Printed flavour text on the Evolutions #35 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Evolutions
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #35 / 108
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #25
- Released
- 2016/11/02
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #35 — the playability layer behind the price.
Gnaw
Thunder Jolt
Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon does 10 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #35.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $7.71, Normal at $1.15.
In the $7.71 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$7.71 gives Pikachu real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Pikachu at a trend of €2.65, an average sold price of €0.96 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Pikachu price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €2.21, 74.0% above the 30-day average of €1.27.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.97, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.65.
Pikachu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $6.42 to $7.71; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 7.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 1.6%.
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.
The $7.71 market translates to a net of about $6.39 (eBay), $6.43 (TCGplayer), $6.97 (Cardmarket), $6.57 (Whatnot) or $7.71 (direct). That $1.32 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 #35.
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 #35 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #35.
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 $7.71 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 $53.69 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-58.2% 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 Evolutions
Pikachu ranks #26 of 33 tracked Evolutions cards by market value, against a set median of $11.42.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 24%.
The set's top card is M Charizard EX (#101), valued at $124.59.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Pikachu is a modern-era card (2016); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Common rarity, Pikachu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.21 and €1.27) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $7.71 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: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $7.71 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Pikachu value questions
What is the value of Pikachu?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $7.71 (low $2.20, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €2.65.
Should I buy Pikachu?
As a modern-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (74.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from Evolutions (XY series, 2016). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Pikachu have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($7.71), Normal ($1.15). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Pikachu sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.71. 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 Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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