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Pikachu - Base Set 2 (#87)
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 87
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Lightning
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.
Pikachu - Base Set 2
Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 87 in the Base Set 2 checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 40 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $4.46. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Pikachu has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#87 in Base Set 2) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 95Grail Tier
Strong market heat, icon status, grading upside, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
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Sale History 222 sales · since 2020-12-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $1.78 | ||
| PSA 7 | $9.95 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.45 | ||
| PSA 9 | $23.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $25.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $68.10 | ||
| RAW | $2.20 | ||
| PSA 7 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.63 | ||
| PSA 9 | $19.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $20.21 | ||
| PSA 10 | $64.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.25 | ||
| PSA 7 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.75 | ||
| PSA 9 | $21.71 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $24.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $63.82 | ||
| RAW | $2.13 | ||
| PSA 7 | $18.20 | ||
| PSA 8 | $21.48 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $26.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $61.72 | ||
| RAW | $1.98 | ||
| PSA 7 | $19.13 | ||
| PSA 8 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $23.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $25.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $63.84 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $22.59 | ||
| PSA 8 | $24.51 | ||
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $30.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $54.92 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $22.85 | ||
| PSA 8 | $27.55 | ||
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $33.87 | ||
| PSA 10 | $63.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.56 | ||
| PSA 7 | $23.80 | ||
| PSA 8 | $24.68 | ||
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $31.19 | ||
| PSA 10 | $63.53 | ||
| RAW | $2.56 | ||
| PSA 7 | $23.80 | ||
| PSA 8 | $24.84 | ||
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $28.61 | ||
| PSA 10 | $64.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.17 | ||
| PSA 7 | $18.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $22.34 | ||
| PSA 9 | $23.79 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $67.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $67.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| PSA 7 | $16.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $63.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $64.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $16.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.45 | ||
| PSA 9 | $23.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $61.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $62.69 | ||
| RAW | $1.64 | ||
| PSA 7 | $16.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.38 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $59.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $60.27 | ||
| RAW | $1.64 | ||
| PSA 7 | $16.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.30 | ||
| PSA 9 | $21.24 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $64.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $64.93 | ||
| RAW | $2.62 | ||
| PSA 7 | $16.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.30 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $59.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $60.35 | ||
| RAW | $2.11 | ||
| PSA 7 | $16.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.30 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.36 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $62.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $62.75 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.37 | ||
| PSA 9 | $21.40 | ||
| PSA 10 | $70.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $11.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $13.52 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.43 | ||
| PSA 10 | $69.94 | ||
| RAW | $1.61 | ||
| PSA 7 | $10.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.49 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.88 | ||
| PSA 10 | $69.94 | ||
| RAW | $1.67 | ||
| PSA 7 | $15.65 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $27.70 | ||
| PSA 10 | $69.94 | ||
| RAW | $2.88 | ||
| PSA 7 | $15.52 | ||
| PSA 8 | $23.77 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $87.78 | ||
| RAW | $3.61 | ||
| PSA 7 | $16.12 | ||
| PSA 8 | $23.77 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.96 | ||
| PSA 10 | $76.95 | ||
| RAW | $1.75 | ||
| PSA 7 | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $14.76 | ||
| PSA 9 | $23.02 | ||
| PSA 10 | $65.80 | ||
| RAW | $2.93 | ||
| PSA 7 | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.49 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $83.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.53 | ||
| PSA 7 | $11.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $14.08 | ||
| PSA 9 | $27.14 | ||
| PSA 10 | $67.75 | ||
| RAW | $2.42 | ||
| PSA 7 | $9.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $11.52 | ||
| PSA 9 | $30.07 | ||
| PSA 10 | $68.86 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| PSA 7 | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $14.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.23 | ||
| PSA 10 | $58.35 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $11.45 | ||
| PSA 8 | $13.25 | ||
| PSA 9 | $31.48 | ||
| PSA 10 | $62.82 | ||
| RAW | $3.53 | ||
| PSA 7 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $27.77 | ||
| PSA 10 | $59.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $23.63 | ||
| PSA 10 | $60.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.25 | ||
| PSA 7 | $12.48 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $25.39 | ||
| PSA 10 | $62.76 | ||
| RAW | $3.49 | ||
| PSA 7 | $16.30 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $25.47 | ||
| PSA 10 | $80.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.50 | ||
| PSA 7 | $19.84 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $32.25 | ||
| PSA 10 | $84.65 | ||
| RAW | $2.89 | ||
| PSA 7 | $20.15 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.87 | ||
| PSA 9 | $34.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $93.71 | ||
| RAW | $1.63 | ||
| PSA 7 | $19.67 | ||
| PSA 8 | $29.74 | ||
| PSA 9 | $38.98 | ||
| PSA 10 | $101.90 | ||
| RAW | $1.63 | ||
| PSA 7 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $120.38 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $22.75 | ||
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $158.75 | ||
| RAW | $2.39 | ||
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $158.75 | ||
| RAW | $2.48 | ||
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $158.75 | ||
| RAW | $2.10 | ||
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $103.76 | ||
| RAW | $2.09 | ||
| PSA 10 | $176.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.51 | ||
| PSA 10 | $176.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.12 | ||
| PSA 10 | $176.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.19 | ||
| PSA 10 | $176.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.32 | ||
| PSA 10 | $176.25 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $27.99 |
Other printings of Pikachu
Pikachu FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Pikachu from Base Set 2 worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $4.46. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
How rare is Pikachu?
This printing is a common card (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 2 set released in 2000, so this card (#87 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Pikachu?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is Pikachu legal in Standard format?
Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.