Pikachu #70
📉 Dip AlertPikachu is card #70 from Majestic Dawn, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $7.40 for its Normal 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.
Demand for Pikachu #70 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Pikachu at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $7.40 (Normal).
- Majestic Dawn, Diamond & Pearl series, 2008.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Recent averages: €1.18 (7d), €1.12 (30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €1.27 (EUR).
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #70.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $1.89
- Mid
- $8.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #70
Printed as #70 in Majestic Dawn, Pikachu belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series and dates to 2008. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Daisuke Ito; the Normal printing sits around $7.40, spanning $1.89–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.”
Printed flavour text on the Majestic Dawn #70 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #70 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Daisuke Ito
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #25
- Released
- 2008/05/01
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #70 — the playability layer behind the price.
Quick Attack
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.
Volt Tackle
Pikachu does 10 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting +10
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #70.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($7.40) — 1 version in total.
In the $7.40 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $7.40 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Pikachu at a trend of €1.27, an average sold price of €1.10 and a near-mint floor of €0.10.
Pikachu price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €1.18, 5.4% above the 30-day average of €1.12.
Single-day average: €2.39; Cardmarket trend price €1.27.
Pikachu has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $7.39 to $61.98; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 88.1% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 38% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 88.1%.
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 $7.40 nets roughly $6.12 on eBay, $6.16 on TCGplayer, $6.68 via Cardmarket, $6.29 on Whatnot or $7.40 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.28.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Pikachu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu #70 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 $7.40 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 $53.38 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-59.1% 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 Majestic Dawn
Within Majestic Dawn it is the #59 most valuable of 69 tracked cards; the set median is $19.12.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 16%.
The set's top card is Glaceon (#98), valued at $537.50.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Classic-era (2008) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- With steady supply, Pikachu is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Daisuke Ito illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Common rarity, Pikachu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $1.89 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $7.40 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.18 and €1.12) to time entries and exits.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- 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?
Pikachu trades near $7.40 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $1.89–—; Cardmarket shows €1.27.
Will Pikachu hold its value?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (5.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from Majestic Dawn (Diamond & Pearl series, 2008). 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 1 printing: Normal ($7.40). 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 $7.40. 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 classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Daisuke Ito also matters to collector demand.
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