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Pikachu - Generations (#RC29)
- Set
- Generations
- Number
- RC29
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- Energy
- Lightning
A yellow body is proof of good health. If you touch its bright-red cheeks, you'll see its shining, smiling face!
Pikachu - Generations
Pikachu is a Rare Ultra Pokémon card from the Generations Pokémon TCG set, released 2016, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. It sits at card number RC29 in the Generations checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is of rarity "Rare Ultra". Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $135.98, 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 (#RC29 in Generations) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 92Grail Tier
Strong market heat, icon status. Weak era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 47m ago
Market price history
Sale History 62 sales · since 2021-03-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $76.48 | ||
| RAW | $82.06 | ||
| RAW | $59.99 | ||
| RAW | $58.58 | ||
| RAW | $57.00 | ||
| RAW | $45.07 | ||
| RAW | $65.00 | ||
| RAW | $63.22 | ||
| RAW | $55.50 | ||
| RAW | $49.00 | ||
| RAW | $32.99 | ||
| RAW | $33.99 | ||
| RAW | $34.99 | ||
| RAW | $30.00 | ||
| RAW | $24.95 | ||
| RAW | $20.00 | ||
| RAW | $18.48 | ||
| RAW | $18.39 | ||
| RAW | $18.49 | ||
| RAW | $16.00 | ||
| RAW | $12.25 | ||
| RAW | $15.50 | ||
| RAW | $12.99 | ||
| RAW | $16.35 | ||
| RAW | $12.77 | ||
| RAW | $15.04 | ||
| RAW | $16.35 | ||
| RAW | $19.99 | ||
| RAW | $17.35 | ||
| RAW | $16.84 | ||
| RAW | $12.89 | ||
| RAW | $15.25 | ||
| RAW | $16.57 | ||
| RAW | $20.71 | ||
| RAW | $15.50 | ||
| RAW | $14.73 | ||
| RAW | $15.00 | ||
| RAW | $16.61 | ||
| RAW | $16.65 | ||
| RAW | $17.50 | ||
| RAW | $16.58 | ||
| RAW | $14.00 | ||
| RAW | $12.58 | ||
| RAW | $13.17 | ||
| RAW | $13.75 | ||
| RAW | $13.96 | ||
| RAW | $13.03 | ||
| RAW | $16.25 | ||
| RAW | $17.82 | ||
| RAW | $13.11 | ||
| RAW | $14.50 | ||
| RAW | $17.36 | ||
| RAW | $21.67 | ||
| RAW | $22.25 | ||
| RAW | $20.60 | ||
| RAW | $22.66 | ||
| RAW | $21.50 | ||
| RAW | $20.87 | ||
| RAW | $24.50 | ||
| RAW | $24.90 | ||
| RAW | $36.50 | ||
| RAW | $44.25 |
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 Generations worth?
Recent recorded market price is $135.98 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Pikachu?
This printing is of rarity "Rare Ultra" (the card is labeled "Rare Ultra" 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?
Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. See Kagemaru Himeno'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 (#RC29 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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Generations 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.