Pikachu

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Pikachu - Generations (#26)

Pokémon Basic Common HP 60
TCGplayer market reference
$20.54
reverseHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
26
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
Energy
Lightning
It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
i About this card

Pikachu - Generations

Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card from the Generations Pokémon TCG set, released 2016, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It sits at card number 26 in the Generations checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is a common card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $20.54. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Pikachu has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#26 in Generations) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 74Strong

Strong icon status, grading upside. Weak era strength.

Market Heat 52

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 96

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 95

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 50

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

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.

normal
$3.80 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
reverseHolofoil
$20.54 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 2088m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$20.54
Low
$10.95
Apr 2026
High
$59.17
Jan 2022
Avg
$18.24
Days tracked
239
data points
Change
-65.3%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2022 · 239 data points

Sale History 239 sales · since 2022-01-01

PSA 10 high $550.00 PSA 9 high $69.81 Raw high $59.17
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $45.84
RAW $56.74
RAW $56.37
RAW $49.87
RAW $57.81
RAW $35.17
RAW $37.00
RAW $35.00
RAW $35.00
RAW $32.46
RAW $35.02
RAW $32.48
RAW $35.15
RAW $37.13
RAW $25.28
? Card FAQ

Pikachu FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Pikachu from Generations worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $20.54. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. 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?

Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. See Atsuko Nishida'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 Generations set released in 2016, so this card (#26 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.