Pikachu (Japanese)
SM11b: Dream League · 016/049 · Common
Current Prices
Number
016/049
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 SM11b: Dream League set, card number 016/049. 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) (SM11b: Dream League, 016/049) is worth around $0.90 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.90, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $0.69. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $66.58 — about 74x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $10.50.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu (Japanese)?
Grading Pikachu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.90) and a PSA 10 ($66.58) is about $65.68 — a 74x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $10.50, CGC 10 $25.99, 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 | $2.69 | $2.69 | $2.69 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $18.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $66.58 | $66.58 | $66.58 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.69 | $0.69 | $0.69 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.90 | $0.63 | $1.19 | 462 |
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.
