Pikachu #131
📉 Dip AlertFrom Paldean Fates, Pikachu (#131) is a Shiny Rare Pokémon card valued at $72.88 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 #131 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu at a glance
- Trades around $72.88 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €41.04 (EUR).
- Set: Paldean Fates (Scarlet & Violet, 2024).
- 7-day average €48.33; 30-day average €52.08.
- Rarity: Shiny Rare.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #131.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $55.03
- Mid
- $76.88
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #131
Pikachu is the #131 of 91 card in Paldean Fates, a contemporary set released in 2024 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. A Lightning-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Yuu Nishida and currently trades at $72.88 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $55.03 to —.
“When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.”
Printed flavour text on the Paldean Fates #131 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Paldean Fates
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #131 / 91
- Rarity
- Shiny Rare
- Illustrator
- Yuu Nishida
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #25
- Released
- 2024/01/26
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #131 — the playability layer behind the price.
Growl
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon's attacks do 20 less damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Pika Bolt
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #131.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($72.88).
A $72.88 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $72.88 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Pikachu trends at €41.04 on Cardmarket (avg sold €47.38, lowest NM €28.00).
Pikachu price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €48.33, 7.2% below the 30-day average of €52.08.
Single-day average: €54.00; Cardmarket trend price €41.04.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Pikachu, with a recorded low of $72.88 and high of $73.26; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.5%.
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 $72.88 market translates to a net of about $62.92 (eBay), $63.29 (TCGplayer), $68.89 (Cardmarket), $64.64 (Whatnot) or $72.88 (direct). That $9.96 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a shiny 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 #131.
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 #131 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #131.
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 $72.88 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $150.21 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $23.40. You need a graded sale of $118.86 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $57.93 (51.3% 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 Paldean Fates
Pikachu ranks #4 of 72 tracked Paldean Fates cards by market value, against a set median of $9.85.
That is 640% above the middle of the set — a top-96% position.
The set's top card is Mew ex (#232), valued at $853.37.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Priced at $72.88 with thin supply, Pikachu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Artwork by Yuu Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Pikachu is a Shiny Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Pikachu is a contemporary card (2024), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Shiny Rare cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $55.03 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€48.33 and €52.08) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $72.88 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Paldean Fates was released in 2024; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Pikachu value questions
What is Pikachu #131 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $72.88 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $55.03 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €41.04.
Should I buy Pikachu?
Short-term momentum is softening (-7.2%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Shiny Rare card from Paldean Fates (Scarlet & Violet series, 2024). 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: Holofoil ($72.88). 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 $72.88. 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 Shiny Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Yuu Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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