Pikachu (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 024/098 · Common
Current Prices
Number
024/098
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu (Japanese) Worth?
Pikachu (Japanese) is a Common card from the S12: Paradigm Trigger set, card number 024/098. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Pikachu (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu (Japanese) (S12: Paradigm Trigger, 024/098) is worth around $0.55 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.55, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $0.30. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $0.55, Lightly Played $0.58, Moderately Played $0.59, Heavily Played $0.30 — 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 $49.00 — about 89x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.00.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu (Japanese)?
Grading Pikachu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.55) and a PSA 10 ($49.00) is about $48.45 — a 89x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.00, CGC 10 $22.50, CGC 9.5 $6.50. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 20 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.45 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 28 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.58 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.59 | $0.59 | $0.59 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.55 | $0.90 | $0.90 | 247 |
Is Pikachu (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Pikachu (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. 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.
