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Pikachu - Paldean Fates (#131)

Pokémon Basic Shiny Rare HP 70
TCGplayer market reference
$73.68
holofoil
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Number
131
Illustrator
Yuu Nishida
Energy
Lightning
When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
i About this card

Pikachu - Paldean Fates

Pikachu is a Shiny Rare Pokémon card from the Paldean Fates Pokémon TCG set, released 2024, illustrated by Yuu Nishida. It sits at card number 131 in the Paldean Fates checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is a shiny variant, one of the scarcer tiers in its era. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $73.68. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Pikachu has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#131 in Paldean Fates) 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 80Elite

Strong market heat, icon status. Weak era strength.

Market Heat 74

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Icon Status 100

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 55

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.

holofoil
$73.68 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 7736m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$73.68
Low
$21.59
Aug 2024
High
$90.34
Jun 2026
Avg
$76.85
Days tracked
218
data points
Change
+99.6%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2024 · 218 data points

Sale History 28 sales · since 2024-01-01

Raw high $73.16
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $73.16
RAW $49.98
RAW $33.89
RAW $32.89
RAW $31.03
RAW $33.46
RAW $34.00
RAW $38.00
RAW $27.00
RAW $29.99
RAW $30.50
RAW $34.65
RAW $37.15
RAW $41.13
RAW $38.09
? Card FAQ

Pikachu FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Pikachu from Paldean Fates worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $73.68. 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 shiny variant, one of the scarcer tiers in its era (the card is labeled "Shiny 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?

Yuu Nishida illustrated this card. See Yuu Nishida'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 Paldean Fates set released in 2024, so this card (#131 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.