Pikachu #15
📉 Dip AlertAs card #15 in POP Series 9, Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card worth about $22.31 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 #15 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €17.16 (EUR).
- Rarity: Common.
- Live market value $22.31 for the Normal print.
- Short-term trend -18.3% (7d vs 30d).
- From POP Series 9 (POP), released 2009.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #15.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.90
- Mid
- $21.80
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #15
Printed as #15 in POP Series 9, Pikachu belongs to the POP series and dates to 2009. A Lightning-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Midori Harada; the Normal printing sits around $22.31, spanning $13.90–— 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 POP Series 9 #15 card.
Card facts
- Set
- POP Series 9
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #15 / 17
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2009/03/01
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #15 — the playability layer behind the price.
Growl
During your opponent’s next turn, any damage done by attacks from the Defending Pokémon is reduced by 20 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Numb
If Pikachu evolved from Pichu during this turn, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting +10
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #15.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Normal at $22.31.
At $22.31, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $22.31 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €17.16, with an average sold price of €10.16 and a lowest near-mint ask of €4.50.
Pikachu price history & movement
Recent sales average €18.28 over 7 days versus €22.37 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-18.3%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €14.84, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €17.16.
Pikachu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $22.10 to $22.31; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.3%.
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.
On a $22.31 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $19.05 via eBay's default tier, $19.17 on TCGplayer, $20.84 on Cardmarket, $19.58 on Whatnot and $22.31 selling directly — a $3.26 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 #15.
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 #15 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #15.
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 $22.31 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $8.52 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $68.29 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-17.5% 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 9
Pikachu ranks #3 of 11 tracked POP Series 9 cards by market value, against a set median of $9.76.
It sits in the top 82% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Garchomp (#1), valued at $66.80.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Classic-era (2009) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Pikachu is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- At $22.31 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Artwork by Midori Harada is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- 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 $13.90 low end.
- POP Series 9 was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $22.31 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $22.31 for the Normal printing, with a low of $13.90 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €17.16.
Should I buy Pikachu?
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 9 (POP series, 2009). 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 ($22.31). 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 $22.31. 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 POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
Other Pikachu cards
Pikachu appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
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