Pikachu (Japanese)
Pokemon TCG Classic: Charizard · 008/032 · None
Current Prices
Number
008/032
Rarity
None
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu (Japanese) Worth?
Pikachu (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Pokemon TCG Classic: Charizard set, card number 008/032. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Pikachu (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu (Japanese) (Pokemon TCG Classic: Charizard, 008/032) is worth around $40.82 in Near Mint condition. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $84.00 — about 2.1x 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 ($40.82) and a PSA 10 ($84.00) is about $43.18 — a 2.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $30.00, CGC 10 $50.00, CGC 9.5 $17.50. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $66.13 | $66.13 | $66.13 | 18 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $42.99 | $42.99 | $42.99 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 33 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 | 40 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.61 | $12.61 | $12.61 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 29 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $109.95 | $109.95 | $109.95 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $40.82 | $38.02 | $42.92 | 47 |
Is Pikachu (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Pikachu (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. 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.
