Pikachu
McDonald's 25th Anniversary Promos · 025/025 · Promo
Current Prices
Number
025/025
Rarity
Promo
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu Worth?
Pikachu is a Common card from the McDonald's 25th Anniversary Promos set, card number 025/025. 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 (McDonald's 25th Anniversary Promos, 025/025) is worth around $2.83 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.83, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.71. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.83, Lightly Played $2.27, Moderately Played $1.58, Heavily Played $0.61, Damaged $0.71 — 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 $125.00 — about 44x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.98.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu?
Grading Pikachu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.83) and a PSA 10 ($125.00) is about $122.17 — a 44x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.98, CGC 10 $28.69, CGC 9.5 $19.99. 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 | $1.43 | $1.43 | $1.43 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.74 | $3.74 | $3.74 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $28.69 | $28.69 | $28.69 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $6.58 | $6.58 | $6.58 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $14.88 | $14.88 | $14.88 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.49 | $12.49 | $12.49 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.98 | $29.98 | $29.98 | 24 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.71 | $0.71 | $0.71 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.61 | $0.61 | $0.61 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.27 | $1.99 | $3.00 | 413 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.58 | $1.58 | $1.58 | 96 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.83 | $1.80 | $5.00 | 2,111 |
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.
