Pikachu (Japanese)
SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex · 236/190 · Shiny Rare
Current Prices
Number
236/190
Rarity
Shiny 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 SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex set, card number 236/190. 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) (SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex, 236/190) is worth around $16.65 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $16.65, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $14.75. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $16.65, Lightly Played $14.66, Moderately Played $14.75 — 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 $124.00 — about 7.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $27.00.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu (Japanese)?
Grading Pikachu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($16.65) and a PSA 10 ($124.00) is about $107.35 — a 7.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $27.00, CGC 10 $44.00, CGC 9.5 $14.90. 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 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.85 | 14 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $87.11 | $87.11 | $87.11 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $40.13 | $40.13 | $40.13 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $103.00 | $103.00 | $103.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 33 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $14.90 | $14.90 | $14.90 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $124.00 | $124.00 | $124.00 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $32.14 | $32.14 | $32.14 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 28 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $117.50 | $117.50 | $117.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.66 | $14.66 | $14.66 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $14.75 | $14.75 | $14.75 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $16.65 | $15.91 | $24.35 | 288 |
Is Pikachu (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Pikachu (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase 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.
