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Pikachu - Burning Shadows (#40)
- Number
- 40
- Illustrator
- Saya Tsuruta
- Energy
- Lightning
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Pikachu - Burning Shadows
Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card from the Burning Shadows Pokémon TCG set, released 2017, illustrated by Saya Tsuruta. It sits at card number 40 in the Burning Shadows checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $4.99 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 (#40 in Burning Shadows) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 90Grail Tier
Strong market heat, icon status.
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
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Pikachu FAQ
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How much is Pikachu from Burning Shadows worth?
Recent recorded market price is $4.99 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. 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 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?
Saya Tsuruta illustrated this card. See Saya Tsuruta'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 Burning Shadows set released in 2017, so this card (#40 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 Burning Shadows 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.