Pikachu
FireRed & LeafGreen · 74/112 · Common
Current Prices
Number
74/112
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu Worth?
Pikachu (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the FireRed & LeafGreen set, card number 74/112. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Pikachu Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu (FireRed & LeafGreen, 74/112) is worth around $129.21 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $129.21, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $14.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $129.21, Lightly Played $35.23, Moderately Played $16.27, Heavily Played $6.75, Damaged $14.50 — 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 $499.99 — about 3.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $212.15.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu?
Grading Pikachu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($129.21) and a PSA 10 ($499.99) is about $370.78 — a 3.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $212.15, CGC 10 $299.00, PSA 8 $75.01. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $28.02 | $28.02 | $28.02 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $499.99 | $499.99 | $499.99 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $99.95 | $99.95 | $99.95 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $75.01 | $75.01 | $75.01 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.15 | 29 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.75 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $35.23 | $35.23 | $35.23 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $16.27 | $16.27 | $16.27 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $129.21 | $129.21 | $129.21 | 57 |
Is Pikachu a Good Buy?
As a common, Pikachu holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Pikachu's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
