Pikachu
Generations · 26/83 · Common
Current Prices
Set
GenerationsNumber
26/83
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 Generations set, card number 26/83. 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 (Generations, 26/83) is worth around $9.60 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $9.60, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.03. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $9.60, Lightly Played $5.33, Moderately Played $3.88, Heavily Played $4.24, Damaged $1.03 — 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 $279.99 — about 29x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $34.00.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu?
Grading Pikachu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($9.60) and a PSA 10 ($279.99) is about $270.39 — a 29x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $34.00, CGC 10 $30.00, PSA 8 $18.00. 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 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $279.99 | $279.99 | $279.99 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.03 | $1.03 | $1.03 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.24 | $4.24 | $4.24 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.33 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 127 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.88 | $3.88 | $3.88 | 61 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.60 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 232 |
Is Pikachu a Good Buy?
As a common, Pikachu 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's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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