Pikachu
SWSH07: Evolving Skies · 049/203 · Common
Current Prices
Number
049/203
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu Worth?
Pikachu (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the SWSH07: Evolving Skies set, card number 049/203. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Pikachu Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu (SWSH07: Evolving Skies, 049/203) is worth around $0.59 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.59, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $0.59, Lightly Played $0.55, Moderately Played $0.34, Heavily Played $0.04, Damaged $0.50 — 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 $119.95 — about 203x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $25.00.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu?
Grading Pikachu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.59) and a PSA 10 ($119.95) is about $119.36 — a 203x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.00, CGC 10 $57.00, CGC 9.5 $6.08. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.82 | $2.82 | $2.82 | 13 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.62 | $2.25 | $2.99 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $6.08 | $6.08 | $6.08 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $119.95 | $119.95 | $119.95 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $18.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.33 | $7.33 | $7.33 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.74 | $9.74 | $9.74 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.55 | $0.40 | $1.14 | 534 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.34 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 84 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.59 | $0.29 | $1.27 | 3,774 |
Is Pikachu a Good Buy?
As a common, Pikachu holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Pikachu's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
