Pikachu #TG05
From Lost Origin Trainer Gallery, Pikachu (#TG05) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $40.89 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.
Pikachu #TG05 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Pikachu at a glance
- Live market value $40.89 for the Holofoil print.
- From Lost Origin Trainer Gallery (Sword & Shield), released 2022.
- Short-term trend -3.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Rare rarity.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €32.43.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #TG05.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $32.67
- Mid
- $45.00
- 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 #TG05
Printed as #TG05 in Lost Origin Trainer Gallery, Pikachu belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2022. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $40.89, spanning $32.67–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Lost Origin Trainer Gallery
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #TG05 / 30
- Rarity
- Rare
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2022/09/09
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #TG05 — the playability layer behind the price.
Pika Dash
If this Pokémon has any Energy attached, it has no Retreat Cost.
Whimsy Tackle
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Pika Dash
- Attacks
- 1
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #TG05.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($40.89) — 1 version in total.
A $40.89 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $40.89 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Pikachu trends at €32.43 on Cardmarket (avg sold €34.24, lowest NM €19.90).
Pikachu price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €32.08 against a 30-day average of €33.21 (-3.4%).
Single-day average: €32.13; Cardmarket trend price €32.43.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Pikachu, with a recorded low of $38.24 and high of $40.89; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 2.7% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 $40.89 market translates to a net of about $35.17 (eBay), $35.38 (TCGplayer), $38.50 (Cardmarket), $36.13 (Whatnot) or $40.89 (direct). That $5.72 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare 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 #TG05.
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 #TG05 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 $40.89 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $48.94 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $86.86 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $8.34 (10.3% 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 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery
By market value Pikachu sits at #4 of 19 in Lost Origin Trainer Gallery (set median $12.51).
That is 227% above the middle of the set — a top-84% position.
The set's top card is Pikachu V (#TG16), valued at $107.10.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- A $40.89 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Contemporary-era cards like Pikachu (2022) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Pikachu is sought by players and collectors alike.
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Pikachu appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $40.89 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€32.08 and €33.21) to time entries and exits.
- Lost Origin Trainer Gallery was released in 2022; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
Pikachu trades near $40.89 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $32.67–—; Cardmarket shows €32.43.
Is Pikachu a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Rare card from Lost Origin Trainer Gallery (Sword & Shield series, 2022). 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: Holofoil ($40.89). 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 $40.89. 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 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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