Pikachu (Japanese)
SM9a: Night Unison · 014/055 · Common
Current Prices
Number
014/055
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 SM9a: Night Unison set, card number 014/055. 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) (SM9a: Night Unison, 014/055) is worth around $4.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.00, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $3.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.00, Lightly Played $3.33, Moderately Played $3.00 — 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 $49.62 — about 12x 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 ($4.00) and a PSA 10 ($49.62) is about $45.62 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $10.50, CGC 10 $48.99, CGC 9.5 $10.00. 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 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.75 | $2.75 | $2.75 | 19 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $48.99 | $48.99 | $48.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.49 | $10.49 | $10.49 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $49.62 | $49.62 | $49.62 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $5.57 | $5.57 | $5.57 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.33 | $3.49 | $3.49 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 58 |
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.
