Pikachu - 151 (#173)
- Set
- 151
- Number
- 173
- Illustrator
- Hiroyuki Yamamoto
- Energy
- Lightning
When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
Pikachu - 151
Pikachu is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the 151 Pokémon TCG set, released 2023, illustrated by Hiroyuki Yamamoto. It sits at card number 173 in the 151 checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is an Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $96.18, 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 (#173 in 151) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 75Strong
Strong market heat, icon status. Weak era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
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 5512m ago
Market price history
Sale History 103 sales · since 2023-09-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $77.72 | ||
| RAW | $69.43 | ||
| RAW | $48.33 | ||
| RAW | $40.68 | ||
| RAW | $37.61 | ||
| RAW | $33.85 | ||
| RAW | $38.50 | ||
| RAW | $44.98 | ||
| RAW | $34.00 | ||
| RAW | $27.78 | ||
| RAW | $24.26 | ||
| RAW | $24.99 | ||
| RAW | $31.00 | ||
| RAW | $35.00 | ||
| RAW | $36.00 | ||
| RAW | $31.57 | ||
| RAW | $24.99 | ||
| RAW | $21.95 | ||
| PSA 7 | $14.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.36 | ||
| PSA 9 | $28.14 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $31.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $134.99 | ||
| RAW | $24.75 | ||
| RAW | $21.95 | ||
| RAW | $16.63 | ||
| PSA 7 | $14.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.49 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $85.00 | ||
| RAW | $16.63 | ||
| RAW | $17.34 | ||
| PSA 7 | $14.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $16.25 | ||
| PSA 9 | $23.24 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $26.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $79.63 | ||
| RAW | $17.34 | ||
| RAW | $16.75 | ||
| PSA 7 | $14.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $21.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $21.88 | ||
| PSA 10 | $81.00 | ||
| RAW | $16.75 | ||
| RAW | $16.36 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $85.00 | ||
| RAW | $16.36 | ||
| RAW | $16.63 | ||
| PSA 8 | $14.77 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $20.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $71.71 | ||
| RAW | $16.63 | ||
| RAW | $15.37 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.75 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $23.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $59.30 | ||
| RAW | $15.37 | ||
| RAW | $15.86 | ||
| PSA 8 | $18.64 | ||
| PSA 9 | $21.49 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $24.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $58.08 | ||
| RAW | $15.86 | ||
| RAW | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.46 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.19 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $22.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $74.21 | ||
| RAW | $15.00 | ||
| RAW | $14.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.06 | ||
| PSA 9 | $23.06 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $25.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $92.45 | ||
| RAW | $14.99 | ||
| RAW | $14.77 | ||
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $30.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $107.25 | ||
| RAW | $14.77 | ||
| RAW | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $42.75 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $47.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $111.18 | ||
| RAW | $20.00 | ||
| RAW | $18.90 | ||
| PSA 9 | $38.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $42.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $128.47 | ||
| RAW | $18.90 | ||
| RAW | $18.37 | ||
| PSA 9 | $33.57 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $37.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $121.61 | ||
| RAW | $18.37 |
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 151 worth?
Recent recorded market price is $96.18 (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 an Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era (the card is labeled "Illustration Rare" 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?
Hiroyuki Yamamoto illustrated this card. See Hiroyuki Yamamoto'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 151 set released in 2023, so this card (#173 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 151 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.