Pikachu
Sandstorm · 72/100 · Common
Current Prices
Set
SandstormNumber
72/100
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu Worth?
Pikachu (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Sandstorm set, card number 72/100. 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 (Sandstorm, 72/100) is worth around $53.65 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $53.65, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.67. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $53.65, Lightly Played $19.75, Moderately Played $15.61, Heavily Played $17.66, Damaged $5.67 — 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 $2,550 — about 48x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $282.00.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu?
Grading Pikachu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($53.65) and a PSA 10 ($2,550) is about $2,496 — a 48x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $282.00, CGC 10 $2,500, CGC 9.5 $249.99. 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 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $41.68 | $41.68 | $41.68 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $249.99 | $249.99 | $249.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $2,550 | $2,550 | $2,550 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $11.33 | $11.33 | $11.33 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $18.88 | $18.88 | $18.88 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $103.50 | $103.50 | $103.50 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $282.00 | $282.00 | $282.00 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.67 | $5.67 | $5.67 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $17.66 | $17.66 | $17.66 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.75 | 66 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $15.61 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $53.65 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 69 |
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.
