Pikachu Pokémon Cards: Values, Sets & Price Guide
Explore 183 English catalog entries featuring Pikachu across 91 sets. Compare exact artwork, collector numbers, rarities, and marketplace reference prices without confusing one printing for another.
Catalog prices last updated August 4, 2026 · Marketplace references are not guaranteed sale prices.
Start With the Exact Pikachu Card
Follow Pikachu across vintage expansions, modern illustration rares, promos, special releases, and partner cards without mixing up distinct printings.
Pikachu appears under several printed names, including Pikachu ex, Pikachu V, Pikachu VMAX, Flying Pikachu, Surfing Pikachu, and cards shared with another Pokémon. The set name and collector number are the reliable way to separate them.
A price is useful only after the set, number, finish, and condition match. Every linked card page keeps those identifiers together and separates reprints from other expansions.
Highest Pikachu Card References
Ranked by the current TCGPlayer market reference available to MonZap. Values can differ by finish, condition, seller, region, and recent demand.
Pikachu ★
Holon Phantoms · 104 / 110
- TCGPlayer
- $3,200
- Cardmarket
- €0.02
Pikachu ex
Ascended Heroes · 276 / 217
- TCGPlayer
- $1,136
- Cardmarket
- €940
Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat
Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos · 85 / 102
- TCGPlayer
- $1,109
- Cardmarket
- €1,032
Pikachu-EX
XY Black Star Promos · XY124 / 211
- TCGPlayer
- $433
- Cardmarket
- Not priced
Special Delivery Pikachu
SWSH Black Star Promos · SWSH074 / 307
- TCGPlayer
- $425
- Cardmarket
- €1,345
Pikachu ex
Ascended Heroes · 277 / 217
- TCGPlayer
- $386
- Cardmarket
- €311
The ranking is a catalog snapshot, not an all-time auction record or a promise that a raw copy will sell for the displayed amount. Check the source date and comparable condition before making a decision.
Where Pikachu Appears Most Often
Start with the expansions and promo groups containing the most Pikachu catalog entries, then open a complete set checklist.
Sun & Moon
SM Black Star Promos
24 Pikachu entries · February 3, 2017
Sword & Shield
SWSH Black Star Promos
17 Pikachu entries · November 15, 2019
Scarlet & Violet
Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
8 Pikachu entries · January 1, 2023
Base
Wizards Black Star Promos
7 Pikachu entries · July 1, 1999
XY
XY Black Star Promos
6 Pikachu entries · October 12, 2013
Sword & Shield
Celebrations
5 Pikachu entries · October 8, 2021
Mega Evolution
Ascended Heroes
4 Pikachu entries · January 30, 2026
Scarlet & Violet
Surging Sparks
4 Pikachu entries · November 8, 2024
Pikachu Forms and Mechanics in the Catalog
The catalog groups cards here because they feature National Pokédex #25, even when the printed name includes a mechanic, owner, partner Pokémon, or special form.
How to Identify and Value a Pikachu Card
Match the printing
Read the set symbol and collector number, then compare the artwork. The character name by itself is not a unique identifier.
Match finish and condition
Separate holo, reverse holo, stamped, first-edition, promo, and other variants. Inspect corners, edges, surface, and centering.
Compare the right market
Use current marketplace references as a starting point and recent sold results for the same printing and condition as confirmation.
Demand Does Not Make Every Card Equal
Pikachu demand spans nostalgic Wizards-era cards, trophy-style promos, artist collaborations, and current chase cards. Compare the exact printing, finish, condition, and update date before treating any reference as a sale price.
Collector Questions, Answered
How much is a Pikachu Pokémon card worth?
There is no single Pikachu card value. The exact set, collector number, finish, edition, condition, and grading status determine which marketplace records are comparable. Use the card image and number together before checking a price.
What is the highest-value Pikachu card in this catalog?
In the current MonZap catalog snapshot, Pikachu ★ 104 / 110 from Holon Phantoms has the highest TCGPlayer market reference among Pikachu cards at $3,200. This is a marketplace reference, not a guaranteed sale price.
How many Pikachu cards are in the MonZap catalog?
This catalog snapshot contains 183 English card entries featuring Pikachu across 91 sets. Tag Team and other partner cards are included when the catalog identifies Pikachu on the card.
How do I identify an exact Pikachu card?
Match the printed card name, expansion symbol, and collector number. Then verify the artwork, rarity, and finish. Cards that share the Pikachu name can belong to different sets and have very different prices.
Are graded Pikachu cards worth more than raw cards?
Sometimes, but a grade does not create a guaranteed premium. Compare the same printing and a specific grade using recent sold results, then subtract grading fees, shipping, and selling costs before estimating the difference from a raw copy.
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