Pikachu (Japanese)
SM11b: Dream League · 054/049 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Number
054/049
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu (Japanese) Worth?
Pikachu (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM11b: Dream League set, card number 054/049. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Pikachu (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu (Japanese) (SM11b: Dream League, 054/049) is worth around $101.09 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $101.09, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $59.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $101.09, Lightly Played $70.00, Moderately Played $89.00, Heavily Played $59.99 — 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 $296.50 — about 2.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $107.50.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu (Japanese)?
Grading Pikachu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($101.09) and a PSA 10 ($296.50) is about $195.41 — a 2.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $107.50, CGC 10 $244.93, CGC 9.5 $152.50. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $97.86 | $97.86 | $97.86 | 2 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $77.32 | $77.32 | $77.32 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $147.88 | $147.88 | $147.88 | 9 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $191.73 | $191.73 | $191.73 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 38 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $148.19 | $148.19 | $148.19 | 19 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $244.93 | $244.93 | $244.93 | 51 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $296.50 | $293.00 | $299.99 | 60 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 | 32 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $259.99 | $259.99 | $259.99 | 12 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $101.09 | $101.09 | $101.09 | 32 |
Is Pikachu (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Pikachu (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. 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.
