Pikachu #12
💎 Grail Card📉 Dip AlertAs card #12 in POP Series 5, Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card worth about $434.85 ungraded.
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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 #12 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €47.58.
- Short-term trend -23.0% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- From POP Series 5 (POP), released 2007.
- Trades around $434.85 on TCGplayer.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #12.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $420.06
- Mid
- $693.53
- High
- —
- Low
- $46.10
- Mid
- $139.95
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #12
Pikachu is the #12 of 17 card in POP Series 5, a classic-era set released in 2007 as part of the POP series. The card carries 50 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Naoyo Kimura; the Holofoil printing sits around $434.85, spanning $420.06–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- POP Series 5
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #12 / 17
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #25
- Released
- 2007/03/01
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #12 — the playability layer behind the price.
Lightning Ball
Thunderbolt
Discard all Energy cards attached to Pikachu.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #12.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Holofoil at $434.85, Normal at $82.17.
As a $434.85 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
As a $434.85 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €47.58, with an average sold price of €39.71 and a lowest near-mint ask of €25.00.
Pikachu price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €45.99, 23.0% below the 30-day average of €59.75.
Latest daily average €84.99 against a trend price of €47.58.
Pikachu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $313.23 to $434.85; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 18.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 $434.85 market translates to a net of about $376.93 (eBay), $379.11 (TCGplayer), $412.76 (Cardmarket), $387.15 (Whatnot) or $434.85 (direct). That $57.92 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu #12.
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 #12 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 $434.85 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $1,473.28 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $489.65. You need a graded sale of $480.83 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $711.29 (149.8% 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 POP Series 5
Pikachu ranks #2 of 15 tracked POP Series 5 cards by market value, against a set median of $42.67.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 93%.
The set's top card is Mew δ (#3), valued at $572.31.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Pikachu is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era cards like Pikachu (2007) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Artwork by Naoyo Kimura is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Priced at $434.85 with rarely listed, Pikachu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $420.06 low end.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $434.85 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€45.99 and €59.75) to time entries and exits.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
Pikachu trades near $434.85 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $420.06–—; Cardmarket shows €47.58.
Will Pikachu hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era POP set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Pikachu rare?
Pikachu is a Common card from POP Series 5 (POP series, 2007). 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 2 printings: Holofoil ($434.85), Normal ($82.17). 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 $434.85. 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 Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
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