Pikachu #78
🔥 Hot MovePikachu #78 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $65.50, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 #78 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Pikachu at a glance
- HeartGold SoulSilver, HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010.
- Short-term trend 42.0% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity: Common.
- Trades around $65.50 on TCGplayer.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.80.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #78.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $51.99
- Mid
- $77.78
- High
- —
- Low
- $6.00
- Mid
- $11.99
- 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 #78
Pikachu is the #78 of 123 card in HeartGold SoulSilver, a classic-era set released in 2010 as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. A Lightning-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by match and currently trades at $65.50 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $51.99 to —.
“It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.”
Printed flavour text on the HeartGold SoulSilver #78 card.
Card facts
- Set
- HeartGold SoulSilver
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #78 / 123
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- match
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #25
- Released
- 2010/02/10
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #78 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tail Slap
Quick Attack
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 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 #78.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($65.50), Normal ($12.27).
This $65.50 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $65.50, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €3.80, with an average sold price of €2.70 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Pikachu price history & movement
Recent sales average €3.99 over 7 days versus €2.81 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+42%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €7.99, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €3.80.
Pikachu has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $61.10 to $65.50; 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 3.1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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.
Selling Pikachu at $65.50 nets roughly $56.52 on eBay, $56.85 on TCGplayer, $61.88 via Cardmarket, $58.06 on Whatnot or $65.50 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $8.98.
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 #78.
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 #78 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #78.
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 $65.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $130.95 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $16.98. You need a graded sale of $111.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $48.62 (46.1% 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 HeartGold SoulSilver
Pikachu ranks #15 of 106 tracked HeartGold SoulSilver cards by market value, against a set median of $20.68.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 87%.
The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Pikachu is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At Common rarity, Pikachu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The match artwork gives Pikachu appeal beyond pure playability.
- Priced at $65.50 with thin supply, Pikachu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Pikachu comes from the classic era (2010), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.99 and €2.81) to time entries and exits.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $51.99 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $65.50 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Pikachu value questions
What is the value of Pikachu?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $65.50 (low $51.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €3.80.
Is Pikachu a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Pikachu rare?
Pikachu is a Common card from HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($65.50), Normal ($12.27). 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 $65.50. 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?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by match also matters to collector demand.
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