Pikachu
SWSH11: Lost Origin · 052/196 · Common
Current Prices
Number
052/196
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 SWSH11: Lost Origin set, card number 052/196. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu (SWSH11: Lost Origin, 052/196) is worth around $3.02 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.02, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.18. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.02, Lightly Played $2.20, Moderately Played $0.86, Heavily Played $0.40, Damaged $0.18 — 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 $70.00 — about 23x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.50.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu?
Grading Pikachu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.02) and a PSA 10 ($70.00) is about $66.98 — a 23x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.50, CGC 10 $31.00, PSA 8 $9.99. 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 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.95 | $2.95 | $2.95 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $9.38 | $9.38 | $9.38 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.20 | $1.99 | $2.50 | 482 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.02 | $1.35 | $9.99 | 1,949 |
Is Pikachu a Good Buy?
As a common, Pikachu 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's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
