Pikachu #16
🔥 Hot MovePikachu is card #16 from POP Series 2, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $62.40 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 #16 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Pikachu at a glance
- 7-day average €73.54; 30-day average €39.17.
- Cardmarket values it at €93.97 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Set: POP Series 2 (POP, 2005).
- Trades around $62.40 on TCGplayer.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #16.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $50.00
- Mid
- $99.98
- 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 #16
POP Series 2 placed Pikachu at #16; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2005 within the POP series. A Lightning-type (40 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Yuka Morii and currently trades at $62.40 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $50.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- POP Series 2
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #16 / 17
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Yuka Morii
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #25
- Released
- 2005/08/01
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #16 — the playability layer behind the price.
Gnaw
Thunder Jolt
Flip a coin. If tails, Pikachu does 10 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #16.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($62.40) — 1 version in total.
At $62.40, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $62.40 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Pikachu trends at €93.97 on Cardmarket (avg sold €72.69, lowest NM €8.00).
Pikachu price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €73.54, 87.7% above the 30-day average of €39.17.
Single-day average: €50.00; Cardmarket trend price €93.97.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $59.41–$62.40. The most recent snapshot of $62.40 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 $62.40 market translates to a net of about $53.83 (eBay), $54.14 (TCGplayer), $58.93 (Cardmarket), $55.30 (Whatnot) or $62.40 (direct). That $8.57 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
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 #16 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 $62.40 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $122.86 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $14.29. You need a graded sale of $108.38 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $44.72 (43.7% 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 POP Series 2
Pikachu ranks #1 of 13 tracked POP Series 2 cards by market value, against a set median of $49.17.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 100%.
This card sits at the top of the POP Series 2 value table.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- The Yuka Morii artwork gives Pikachu appeal beyond pure playability.
- Classic-era cards like Pikachu (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Pikachu is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- At $62.40 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Pikachu is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $62.40 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.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $50.00 low end.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Pikachu value questions
What is Pikachu #16 worth?
Pikachu trades near $62.40 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $50.00–—; Cardmarket shows €93.97.
Will Pikachu hold its value?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (87.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from POP Series 2 (POP series, 2005). 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: Normal ($62.40). 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 $62.40. 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 Common rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Yuka Morii also matters to collector demand.
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