Pikachu
Celebrations · 005/025 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
CelebrationsNumber
005/025
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu Worth?
Pikachu (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Celebrations, card number 005/025. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu (Celebrations, 005/025) is worth around $6.58 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.58, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.18. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.58, Lightly Played $4.78, Moderately Played $3.23, Heavily Played $2.53, Damaged $2.18 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $907.24 — about 138x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $34.39.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu?
Grading Pikachu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.58) and a PSA 10 ($907.24) is about $900.66 — a 138x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $34.39, CGC 10 $115.00, CGC 9.5 $66.74. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.92 | $1.92 | $1.92 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 186 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.23 | $6.69 | $8.00 | 1,003 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $224.91 | $224.91 | $224.91 | 5 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $20.32 | $20.32 | $20.32 | 3 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $33.66 | $33.66 | $33.66 | 3 |
| ebay | AOG 8 5 | $20.77 | $20.77 | $20.77 | 1 |
| ebay | AOG 9 | $34.85 | $34.85 | $34.85 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $17.00 | $15.50 | $18.50 | 7 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 1 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 74 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $13.53 | $13.53 | $13.53 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.95 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $14.24 | $12.50 | $15.98 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 29 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $66.74 | $66.74 | $66.74 | 25 |
| ebay | PCA 9 | $37.22 | $37.22 | $37.22 | 2 |
| ebay | PGS 8 5 | $23.11 | $23.11 | $23.11 | 1 |
| ebay | PGS 9 | $34.37 | $34.37 | $34.37 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $907.24 | $907.24 | $907.24 | 78 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $15.22 | $15.22 | $15.22 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 72 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.88 | $7.65 | $12.50 | 196 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $34.39 | $28.99 | $38.00 | 207 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 8 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | 10 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.18 | $1.92 | $1.93 | 208 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.53 | $2.21 | $2.53 | 183 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.78 | $1.75 | $7.84 | 14,266 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.23 | $2.40 | $4.07 | 1,649 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.58 | $1.00 | $9.05 | 41,765 |
Is Pikachu a Good Buy?
Holos like Pikachu are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Pikachu's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
