How much is Pikachu from Shining Legends worth?

In 2026, Pikachu (Shining Legends, 28/73) is worth about $2.98 in Near Mint condition. A PSA 10 graded copy is worth around $152.50.

How much does condition change the value of Pikachu?

A lot. Pikachu ranges from $2.98 in Near Mint down to $0.31 in Damaged — that's the difference clean handling makes.

Where can I check the latest value of Pikachu?

Right here on PokeCardWorth — search Pikachu for an up-to-date Near Mint value, graded prices, and a full condition breakdown sourced from real marketplace data.

Pikachu

Shining Legends · 28/73 · Common

Current Prices

Market Price $2.98

Low $2.94

High $2.94

PSA 10 $152.50

PSA 9 $36.00

30-Day Trend +0.0%

Set

Shining Legends

Number

28/73

Rarity

Common

Variant

Reverse_Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

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What Is Pikachu Worth?

Pikachu (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Shining Legends set, card number 28/73. 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 Value Breakdown

As of 2026, Pikachu (Shining Legends, 28/73) is worth around $2.98 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.98, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.31. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.98, Lightly Played $1.69, Moderately Played $1.74, Heavily Played $0.75, Damaged $0.31 — 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 $152.50 — about 51x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $36.00.

Is It Worth Grading Pikachu?

Grading Pikachu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.98) and a PSA 10 ($152.50) is about $149.52 — a 51x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $36.00, PSA 8 $29.99. 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	LIGHTLY PLAYED	$3.99	$3.99	$3.99	5
ebay	NEAR MINT	$4.00	$4.00	$4.00	11
ebay	BGS 8 5	$10.50	$10.50	$10.50	1
ebay	CGC 9	$24.99	$24.99	$24.99	4
ebay	PSA 10	$152.50	$152.50	$152.50	15
ebay	PSA 7	$5.50	$5.50	$5.50	2
ebay	PSA 8	$29.99	$29.99	$29.99	7
ebay	PSA 9	$36.00	$36.00	$36.00	28
tcgplayer	DAMAGED	$0.31	$0.35	$0.35	17
tcgplayer	HEAVILY PLAYED	$0.75	$0.75	$0.75	3
tcgplayer	LIGHTLY PLAYED	$1.69	$1.69	$1.69	134
tcgplayer	MODERATELY PLAYED	$1.74	$1.74	$1.74	50
tcgplayer	NEAR MINT	$2.98	$2.94	$2.94	469

Is Pikachu a Good Buy?

As a common, Pikachu holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Pikachu's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.