Pikachu #86
📉 Dip AlertAs card #86 in Legendary Collection, Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card worth about $6.47 ungraded.
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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 #86 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu at a glance
- From Legendary Collection (Legendary Collection), released 2002.
- Short-term trend -30.5% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €4.97 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Current TCGplayer market value $6.47 (Normal).
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #86.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.48
- Mid
- $3.68
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #86
Card #86 of Legendary Collection is Pikachu, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the Legendary Collection series (2002). A Lightning-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $6.47 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $2.48 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Legendary Collection
- Series
- Legendary Collection
- Number
- #86 / 110
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2002/05/24
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #86 — the playability layer behind the price.
Spark
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and this attack does 10 damage to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #86.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($6.47) — 1 version in total.
At $6.47 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$6.47 gives Pikachu real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Pikachu at a trend of €4.97, an average sold price of €3.24 and a near-mint floor of €0.35.
Pikachu price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €3.44, 30.5% below the 30-day average of €4.95.
Single-day average: €1.30; Cardmarket trend price €4.97.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Pikachu, with a recorded low of $6.47 and high of $1,574.99; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 46.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 99.6%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low 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 $6.47 market translates to a net of about $5.31 (eBay), $5.35 (TCGplayer), $5.80 (Cardmarket), $5.46 (Whatnot) or $6.47 (direct). That $1.16 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 #86.
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 #86 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 $6.47 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 $52.45 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-61.9% 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 Legendary Collection
By market value Pikachu sits at #39 of 44 in Legendary Collection (set median $14.42).
It sits in the top 14% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard (#3), valued at $899.99.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Pikachu appeal beyond pure playability.
- Pikachu dates to 2002, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- At Common rarity, Pikachu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Legendary Collection was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $2.48 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.47 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Pikachu value questions
What is Pikachu #86 worth?
Pikachu trades near $6.47 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $2.48–—; Cardmarket shows €4.97.
Should I buy Pikachu?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the vintage-era Legendary Collection set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from Legendary Collection (Legendary Collection series, 2002). 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 1 printing: Normal ($6.47). 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 $6.47. 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 vintage-era Legendary Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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