Pikachu (Japanese)
SM4+: GX Battle Boost · 028/114 · None
Current Prices
Number
028/114
Rarity
None
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu (Japanese) Worth?
Pikachu (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the SM4+: GX Battle Boost set, card number 028/114. 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) (SM4+: GX Battle Boost, 028/114) is worth around $9.97 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $9.97, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $5.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $9.97, Lightly Played $5.99, Moderately Played $5.00 — 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 $59.99 — about 6.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $44.00.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu (Japanese)?
Grading Pikachu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($9.97) and a PSA 10 ($59.99) is about $50.02 — a 6.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $44.00, CGC 10 $106.43, BGS 9.5 $30.40. 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 | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.64 | $6.64 | $6.64 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $106.43 | $106.43 | $106.43 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.75 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.97 | $9.97 | $9.97 | 8 |
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.
