Pikachu
XY - BREAKthrough · 48/162 · Common
Current Prices
Number
48/162
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 XY - BREAKthrough set, card number 48/162. 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 (XY - BREAKthrough, 48/162) is worth around $6.43 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.43, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.70. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.43, Lightly Played $2.51, Moderately Played $2.00, Heavily Played $0.75, Damaged $0.70 — 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 $249.95 — about 39x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $28.00.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu?
Grading Pikachu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.43) and a PSA 10 ($249.95) is about $243.52 — a 39x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $28.00, CGC 10 $125.00, PSA 8 $12.50. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.24 | $4.24 | $4.24 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.11 | $3.11 | $3.11 | 14 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $26.80 | $26.80 | $26.80 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.95 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.70 | $0.70 | $0.70 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.51 | $2.40 | $2.46 | 109 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.00 | $4.85 | $4.85 | 91 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.43 | $5.81 | $13.95 | 143 |
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.
