Pikachu
POP Series 5 · 012/017 · Common
Current Prices
Set
POP Series 5Number
012/017
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu Worth?
Pikachu is a Common card from the POP Series 5 set, card number 012/017. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu (POP Series 5, 012/017) is worth around $43.57 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $43.57, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $16.02. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $43.57, Lightly Played $27.65, Moderately Played $21.51, Heavily Played $14.73, Damaged $16.02 — 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 $203.88 — about 4.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $164.95.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu?
Grading Pikachu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($43.57) and a PSA 10 ($203.88) is about $160.31 — a 4.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $164.95, CGC 10 $237.99, CGC 9.5 $89.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 5 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $33.99 | $33.99 | $33.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $32.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 1 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $237.99 | $237.99 | $237.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $53.82 | $53.82 | $53.82 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $203.88 | $203.88 | $203.88 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $18.13 | $18.13 | $18.13 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $132.89 | $132.89 | $132.89 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $27.35 | $27.35 | $27.35 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $164.95 | $164.95 | $164.95 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $16.02 | $16.02 | $16.02 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $14.73 | $14.73 | $14.73 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.65 | 67 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $21.51 | $32.00 | $34.99 | 85 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $43.57 | $44.97 | $45.69 | 90 |
Is Pikachu a Good Buy?
As a common, Pikachu 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's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
