Pikachu #4
Pikachu is card #4 from Macdonald's Collection 2018, a Unknown Pokémon card currently trading near $40.63 for its 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.
Pikachu #4 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Pikachu at a glance
- Short-term trend -1.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €15.21.
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
- Live market value $40.63 for the Holofoil print.
- From Macdonald's Collection 2018 (McDonald's Collection), released 2018.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #4.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $14.50
- Mid
- $24.64
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #4
Pikachu is the #4 of 12 card in Macdonald's Collection 2018, a modern-era set released in 2018 as part of the McDonald's Collection series. The card carries 60 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $40.63 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $14.50 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Macdonald's Collection 2018
- Series
- McDonald's Collection
- Number
- #4 / 12
- Rarity
- Unknown
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2018/10/19
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #4 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #4.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($40.63).
This $40.63 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $40.63, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Pikachu at a trend of €15.21, an average sold price of €17.22 and a near-mint floor of €1.00.
Pikachu price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €16.39, 1.4% below the 30-day average of €16.62.
Latest daily average €16.50 against a trend price of €15.21.
Across 3 recorded days the price spanned $40.09–$40.63. The most recent snapshot of $40.63 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.3% 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 · 3 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.
On a $40.63 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $34.95 via eBay's default tier, $35.15 on TCGplayer, $38.25 on Cardmarket, $35.90 on Whatnot and $40.63 selling directly — a $5.68 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a unknown 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 #4.
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 #4 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 $40.63 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $48.37 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $86.61 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $8.06 (10.0% 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 Macdonald's Collection 2018
By market value Pikachu sits at #3 of 12 in Macdonald's Collection 2018 (set median $18.96).
It sits in the top 83% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#2), valued at $93.13.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- At $40.63 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Pikachu is a Unknown, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Modern (2018) sets are heavily collected, making Pikachu's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- 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 Unknown cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $14.50 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Macdonald's Collection 2018 was released in 2018; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Pikachu value questions
What is the value of Pikachu?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $40.63 (low $14.50, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €15.21.
Should I buy Pikachu?
The card is steady on recent averages. Unknown rarity and the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Unknown card from Macdonald's Collection 2018 (McDonald's Collection series, 2018). 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 ($40.63). 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 $40.63. 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 Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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