Pikachu #70
📉 Dip AlertPikachu #70 sits in the Neo series and carries a live market value of $8.89, 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.
Pikachu #70 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu at a glance
- Live market value $8.89 for the Unlimited print.
- Short-term trend -35.8% (7d vs 30d).
- From Neo Genesis (Neo), released 2000.
- Rarity: Common.
- Cardmarket trend price €5.24.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #70.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.00
- Mid
- $8.49
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #70
Printed as #70 in Neo Genesis, Pikachu belongs to the Neo series and dates to 2000. The card carries 50 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Naoyo Kimura and currently trades at $8.89 for the Unlimited printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Neo Genesis
- Series
- Neo
- Number
- #70 / 111
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2000/12/16
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 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.
Agility
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Pikachu.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #70.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Unlimited at $8.89.
$8.89 gives Pikachu real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $8.89 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Pikachu at a trend of €5.24, an average sold price of €5.96 and a near-mint floor of €0.10.
Pikachu price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €3.79 against a 30-day average of €5.90 (-35.8%).
Latest daily average €3.12 against a trend price of €5.24.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Pikachu, with a recorded low of $8.89 and high of $38.29; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 29.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 76.8%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 $8.89 nets roughly $7.41 on eBay, $7.46 on TCGplayer, $8.10 via Cardmarket, $7.62 on Whatnot or $8.89 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.48.
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
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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 #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 $8.89 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 $54.86 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-54.8% 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 Neo Genesis
Pikachu ranks #23 of 30 tracked Neo Genesis cards by market value, against a set median of $105.89.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 27%.
The set's top card is Lugia (#9), valued at $1,300.00.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Pikachu dates to 2000, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- With steady supply, Pikachu is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Naoyo Kimura illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $3.00 low end.
- Neo Genesis was released in 2000; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Unlimited market of $8.89 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $8.89 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
Pikachu trades near $8.89 on TCGplayer (Unlimited), ranging $3.00–—; Cardmarket shows €5.24.
Is Pikachu a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the vintage-era Neo set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from Neo Genesis (Neo series, 2000). 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 1 printing: Unlimited ($8.89). 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 $8.89. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Pikachu's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era Neo set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
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