Pikachu
Pikachu (Base Set 2 #87, Common) has a market price of about $2.77; a PSA 10 graded copy is worth roughly $19 (keep it raw). Live TCGplayer & eBay prices, updated daily on PokéPrice.
| Low | Market | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| normal | $0.97 | $2.77 | $4321.00 |
Ungraded is the live market price. PSA 9/10 are estimates from typical premiums for this card's era — tap any grade for real recent eBay sales.
Each shows expected net = graded value − raw ($3) − fee. PSA 10 ≈ $19 (est). Best case (top grade via CGC): +$-28.
PSA usually resells highest for Pokémon; BGS & CGC grade a bit cheaper but sell for less. Assumes a clean near-mint raw (~20% top grade / 42% one below). A guide, not a guarantee — centering & condition decide the real grade.
Trend seeded from Cardmarket 7- & 30-day averages, then refined by our daily TCGplayer tracking.
Cardmarket (EU): trend €2.23 · avg €2.41
Base Set 2
Attacks
Flip a coin. If tails, Pikachu does 10 damage to itself.
“When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.”
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Frequently asked questions about Pikachu
How much is Pikachu (Base Set 2 #87) worth?
As of the latest update, Pikachu (Base Set 2 #87) is worth about $2.77 ungraded. Recent listings range from $0.97 to $4321.00. PSA 9 and PSA 10 graded copies typically sell for more — see the graded values and recent eBay sold prices above.
What is the rarity of Pikachu?
Pikachu (#87) is listed as Common in the Base Set 2 set. Scarcer rarities and higher-demand cards tend to command a premium — compare the other printings below to see how this version stacks up.
Where can I buy Pikachu?
You can buy Pikachu from TCGplayer, eBay, Cardmarket (EU), Amazon, Card Kingdom, Troll and Toad and CoolStuffInc — all linked above with current prices where available. PokéPrice compares them so you can find the cheapest place to buy.
What set is Pikachu from?
Pikachu is card #87 from the Base Set 2 set, released 2000/02/24. Browse every card in the set and other printings of Pikachu below.