Pikachu #26
From Generations, Pikachu (#26) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $20.54 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Pikachu #26. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Generations, XY series, 2016.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Live market value $20.54 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #26.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.49
- Mid
- $23.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.25
- Mid
- $3.38
- High
- —
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About Pikachu #26
Printed as #26 in Generations, Pikachu belongs to the XY series and dates to 2016. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $20.54, spanning $10.49–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.”
Printed flavour text on the Generations #26 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Generations
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #26 / 83
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #25
- Released
- 2016/02/22
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #26 — the playability layer behind the price.
Nuzzle
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Quick Attack
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #26.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $20.54, Normal at $3.68.
This $20.54 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $20.54 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket does not list Pikachu, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Pikachu price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Pikachu, with a recorded low of $19.65 and high of $20.54; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 $20.54 market translates to a net of about $17.52 (eBay), $17.62 (TCGplayer), $19.16 (Cardmarket), $18.00 (Whatnot) or $20.54 (direct). That $3.02 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common 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 #26.
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 #26 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #26.
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 $20.54 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $4.67 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $66.52 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-21.0% 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 within Generations
Pikachu ranks #24 of 61 tracked Generations cards by market value, against a set median of $14.12.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 62%.
The set's top card is Flareon EX (#RC28), valued at $190.64.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Pikachu is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- At $20.54 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Modern-era (2016) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $20.54 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Generations was released in 2016; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $20.54 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $10.49 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Will Pikachu hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from Generations (XY series, 2016). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Pikachu are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($20.54), Normal ($3.68). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Pikachu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $20.54. 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 Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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