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Pikachu (Japanese) Pokemon card from SM3+: Shining Legends

Pikachu (Japanese)

SM3+: Shining Legends · 029/072 · Common

Current Prices

Market Price $10.50
Low $10.50
High $10.50
PSA 10 $66.00
PSA 9 $33.59
30-Day Trend +0.0%

Number

029/072

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 SM3+: Shining Legends set, card number 029/072. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown

As of 2026, Pikachu (Japanese) (SM3+: Shining Legends, 029/072) is worth around $10.50 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $10.50, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $3.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $66.00 — about 6.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $33.59.

Is It Worth Grading Pikachu (Japanese)?

Grading Pikachu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($10.50) and a PSA 10 ($66.00) is about $55.50 — a 6.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $33.59, CGC 10 $61.37, BGS 9.5 $40.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.

Detailed Price Breakdown

SourceCondition / GradeAverage
ebayLIGHTLY PLAYED$3.99
ebayNEAR MINT$6.73
ebayBGS 10$70.00
ebayBGS 9 5$40.00
ebayCGC 10$61.37
ebayCGC 9$23.43
ebayPSA 10$66.00
ebayPSA 9$33.59
tcgplayerNEAR MINT$10.50

Is Pikachu (Japanese) a Good Buy?

As a common, Pikachu (Japanese) 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 (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.

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