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Pikachu - Shining Legends (#28)

Pokémon Basic Common HP 60
TCGplayer market reference
$11.60
reverseHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
28
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
Energy
Lightning
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i About this card

Pikachu - Shining Legends

Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card from the Shining Legends Pokémon TCG set, released 2017, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. It sits at card number 28 in the Shining Legends 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 $11.60. 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 (#28 in Shining Legends) 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 95Grail 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 62

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
$2.08 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
$11.60 market
Low $4.72 Mid $11.61 High $37.80

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 7825m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$11.60
Low
$1.26
Jun 2024
High
$12.53
Aug 2026
Avg
$7.73
Days tracked
251
data points
Change
+101.7%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 251 data points

Sale History 302 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $588.75 PSA 9 high $49.99 Raw high $5.75
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $1.82
RAW $1.63
RAW $1.54
RAW $1.78
RAW $1.74
RAW $1.94
RAW $2.63
RAW $2.50
RAW $1.99
RAW $1.72
RAW $2.13
RAW $2.16
RAW $2.09
RAW $2.37
RAW $2.14
? Card FAQ

Pikachu FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Pikachu from Shining Legends worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $11.60. 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?

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 Shining Legends set released in 2017, so this card (#28 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.