Pikachu
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 58
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Lightning
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.
Pikachu - Base
Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card from the Base Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 58 in the Base checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 40 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card, the base-tier pull. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $5.15, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Pikachu has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#58 in Base) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Market Price History
Other printings of Pikachu
Pikachu FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Pikachu from Base worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $5.15. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Pikachu?
This printing is a common card, the base-tier pull (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Pikachu has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Pikachu?
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Pikachu released?
The Base set released in 1999. This specific card (#58 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Pikachu?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Base set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.