Pikachu

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Pikachu - Arceus (#71)

Pokémon Basic Common HP 60
TCGplayer market reference
$99.25
reverseHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
71
Illustrator
sui
Energy
Lightning
It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
i About this card

Pikachu - Arceus

Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card from the Arceus Pokémon TCG set, released 2009, illustrated by sui. It sits at card number 71 in the Arceus 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 $99.25. 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 (#71 in Arceus) 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 96Grail Tier

Strong market heat, icon status, grading upside.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 95

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 72

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
$7.74 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
$99.25 market
Low $48.63 Mid $66.65 High $83.00

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 2020m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$99.25
Low
$1.25
Oct 2022
High
$99.25
Oct 2026
Avg
$31.94
Days tracked
242
data points
Change
+5571.4%
since first tracked
Tracked since Feb 1, 2021 · 242 data points

Sale History 202 sales · since 2021-02-01

PSA 10 high $76.21 PSA 9 high $24.96 Raw high $6.00
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $6.00
RAW $4.26
RAW $3.64
RAW $4.48
RAW $4.21
RAW $3.30
RAW $4.16
RAW $2.99
RAW $3.14
RAW $2.94
RAW $2.63
RAW $2.71
RAW $2.99
RAW $2.99
RAW $2.36
? Card FAQ

Pikachu FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Pikachu from Arceus worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $99.25. 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?

sui illustrated this card. See sui'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 Arceus set released in 2009, so this card (#71 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.