Pikachu ex (Japanese)
SV8a: Terastal Fest ex · 236/187 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
236/187
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu ex (Japanese) Worth?
Pikachu ex (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV8a: Terastal Fest ex, card number 236/187. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu ex (Japanese) (SV8a: Terastal Fest ex, 236/187) is worth around $29.07 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $29.07, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $25.87. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $141.16 — about 4.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $43.00.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu ex (Japanese)?
Grading Pikachu ex (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($29.07) and a PSA 10 ($141.16) is about $112.09 — a 4.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $43.00, CGC 10 $99.99, CGC 9.5 $38.00. 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 | NEAR MINT | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 50 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $94.45 | $94.45 | $94.45 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.95 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 46 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $39.97 | $39.97 | $39.97 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $141.16 | $141.16 | $141.16 | 90 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 39 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $135.24 | $135.24 | $135.24 | 12 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $33.55 | $33.55 | $33.55 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $25.87 | $25.87 | $25.87 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $29.07 | $28.00 | $29.99 | 344 |
Is Pikachu ex (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Pikachu ex (Japanese) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Pikachu ex (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
