Pikachu (Japanese)
CP6: Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary · 033/087 · Common
Current Prices
Number
033/087
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 CP6: Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary set, card number 033/087. 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) (CP6: Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary, 033/087) is worth around $4.12 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.12, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $1.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.12, Lightly Played $1.89, Moderately Played $1.99 — 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 $149.99 — about 36x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $30.00.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu (Japanese)?
Grading Pikachu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.12) and a PSA 10 ($149.99) is about $145.87 — a 36x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $30.00, CGC 10 $39.99, CGC 9.5 $16.50. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.89 | $1.89 | $1.89 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.12 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 61 |
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.
