Pikachu (Japanese)
BW3: Hail Blizzard · 023/052 · Common
Current Prices
Number
023/052
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu (Japanese) Worth?
Pikachu (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Common card from the BW3: Hail Blizzard set, card number 023/052. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Pikachu (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu (Japanese) (BW3: Hail Blizzard, 023/052) is worth around $15.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $15.00, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $5.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $15.00, Moderately Played $1.99, Heavily Played $5.00 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 4 |
Is Pikachu (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Pikachu (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Pikachu (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
