Pikachu V-UNION (Japanese)
S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection · 028/028 (Bottom Right) · Triple Rare
Current Prices
Number
028/028 (Bottom Right)
Rarity
Triple Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu V-UNION (Japanese) Worth?
Pikachu V-UNION (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection set, card number 028/028 (Bottom Right). 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 V-UNION (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu V-UNION (Japanese) (S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection, 028/028 (Bottom Right)) is worth around $9.02 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $9.02, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $9.24. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $64.00 — about 7.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $18.00.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu V-UNION (Japanese)?
Grading Pikachu V-UNION (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($9.02) and a PSA 10 ($64.00) is about $54.98 — a 7.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $18.00, CGC 10 $46.89, PSA 8 $15.38. 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 | NEAR MINT | $10.49 | $10.49 | $10.49 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $46.89 | $46.89 | $46.89 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $64.00 | $64.00 | $64.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.38 | $12.50 | $20.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 20 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.24 | $9.24 | $9.24 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.02 | $8.07 | $8.07 | 93 |
Is Pikachu V-UNION (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Pikachu V-UNION (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 V-UNION (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
