Pikachu (Japanese)
S10b: Pokemon GO · 028/071 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
S10b: Pokemon GONumber
028/071
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu (Japanese) Worth?
Pikachu (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S10b: Pokemon GO set, card number 028/071. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu (Japanese) (S10b: Pokemon GO, 028/071) is worth around $2.44 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.44, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.44, Lightly Played $1.29, Damaged $1.99 — 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 $64.90 — about 27x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.50.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu (Japanese)?
Grading Pikachu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.44) and a PSA 10 ($64.90) is about $62.46 — a 27x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.50, CGC 10 $45.99, CGC 9.5 $23.99. 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 | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.19 | $2.19 | $2.19 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.75 | $2.75 | $2.75 | 18 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $45.99 | $45.99 | $45.99 | 42 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.99 | $10.99 | $10.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.13 | $15.13 | $15.13 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $64.90 | $51.80 | $78.00 | 54 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.07 | $9.71 | $10.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 36 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.29 | $1.20 | $1.25 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.44 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 202 |
Is Pikachu (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Pikachu (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. 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.
