Pikachu ex
SV: Prismatic Evolutions · 179/131 · Hyper Rare
Current Prices
Number
179/131
Rarity
Hyper Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu ex Worth?
Pikachu ex (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in SV: Prismatic Evolutions, card number 179/131. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Pikachu ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu ex (SV: Prismatic Evolutions, 179/131) is worth around $52.79 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $52.79, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $15.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $52.79, Lightly Played $45.00, Moderately Played $36.54, Damaged $15.00 — 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 $344.33 — about 6.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $77.57.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu ex?
Grading Pikachu ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($52.79) and a PSA 10 ($344.33) is about $291.54 — a 6.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $77.57, CGC 10 $399.99, CGC 9.5 $75.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 12 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $53.56 | $52.50 | $55.00 | 239 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $129.94 | $129.94 | $129.94 | 2 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $51.71 | $51.71 | $51.71 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $63.04 | $63.04 | $63.04 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $72.23 | $72.23 | $72.23 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $399.99 | $399.99 | $399.99 | 22 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $34.01 | $34.01 | $34.01 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $53.37 | $53.37 | $53.37 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $75.00 | $74.99 | $75.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $344.33 | $309.70 | $378.95 | 95 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $47.00 | $44.00 | $50.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 45 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $77.57 | $69.99 | $85.15 | 116 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 | 9 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $41.06 | $41.06 | $41.06 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $61.90 | $61.90 | $61.90 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $45.00 | $46.56 | $58.90 | 231 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $36.54 | $36.54 | $36.54 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $52.79 | $48.80 | $66.13 | 1,768 |
Is Pikachu ex a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Pikachu ex are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Pikachu ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
