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Pikachu
- Number
- 43
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Lightning
Pikachu - Team Magma vs Team Aqua
Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 43 in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 50 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card, the base-tier pull. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $43.60 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), 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 (#43 in Team Magma vs Team Aqua) 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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Other printings of Pikachu
Pikachu FAQ
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How much is Pikachu from Team Magma vs Team Aqua worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $43.60 across 2 variants. 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?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori'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 Team Magma vs Team Aqua set released in 2003. This specific card (#43 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 Team Magma vs Team Aqua 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.