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Pikachu - Roaring Skies (#20)
- Number
- 20
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
- Energy
- Lightning
It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Pikachu - Roaring Skies
Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card from the Roaring Skies Pokémon TCG set, released 2015, illustrated by Naoki Saito. It sits at card number 20 in the Roaring Skies 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 $5.88 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 (#20 in Roaring Skies) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 61Solid
Strong 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
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 5208m ago
Market price history
Sale History 44 sales · since 2022-09-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $17.31 | ||
| RAW | $17.83 | ||
| RAW | $14.95 | ||
| RAW | $16.72 | ||
| RAW | $10.18 | ||
| RAW | $12.25 | ||
| RAW | $10.40 | ||
| RAW | $15.00 | ||
| RAW | $10.97 | ||
| RAW | $10.38 | ||
| RAW | $10.46 | ||
| RAW | $9.99 | ||
| RAW | $9.55 | ||
| RAW | $7.72 | ||
| RAW | $8.79 | ||
| RAW | $10.79 | ||
| RAW | $10.39 | ||
| RAW | $9.87 | ||
| RAW | $9.76 | ||
| RAW | $9.41 | ||
| RAW | $9.67 | ||
| RAW | $9.50 | ||
| RAW | $9.50 | ||
| RAW | $8.77 | ||
| RAW | $9.16 | ||
| RAW | $9.16 | ||
| RAW | $8.50 | ||
| RAW | $8.50 | ||
| RAW | $8.57 | ||
| RAW | $8.58 | ||
| RAW | $8.68 | ||
| RAW | $8.73 | ||
| RAW | $8.51 | ||
| RAW | $8.91 | ||
| RAW | $8.86 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| RAW | $8.02 | ||
| RAW | $8.50 | ||
| RAW | $8.98 | ||
| RAW | $8.54 | ||
| RAW | $8.52 | ||
| RAW | $12.27 | ||
| RAW | $17.18 |
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 Roaring Skies worth?
Recent recorded market price is $5.88 (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?
Naoki Saito illustrated this card. See Naoki Saito'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 Roaring Skies set released in 2015, so this card (#20 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 Roaring Skies 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.