Pikachu

Sandstorm · #72 · Common

$140US · TCGplayer

$5.51EU · Cardmarket

-9%7-day (EU)

+11%30-day (EU)

CommonRarity

#9 of 100Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (reverseHolofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$105
Market	$140
Mid	$320
High	$900

Every print variant (2)

Variant	Market	Low – High
Reverse Holofoil	$140	$105 – $900
Normal	$11.78	$5.00 – $61.20

The same card, different print: $140 vs $11.78 — a 11.9× spread. Check which variant a listing actually is before you judge the price.

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€5.10
Avg 1-day	€3.00
Avg 7-day	€5.59
Avg 30-day	€4.59
Low	€0.50

Authenticity check

At $140, Pikachu is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Pikachu offered under about $70.17 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Pikachu (Sandstorm #72) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Pikachu from Sandstorm is worth about $140 (TCGplayer US market) and around €5.51 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Pikachu rare?

Its rarity is listed as Common and it ranks #9 of 100 by value in Sandstorm. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Sandstorm?

By current US market price, it's Raichu ex at $268.

Is Pikachu's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's -9% over 7 days, +11% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Pikachu's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Pikachu on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Pikachu is fake?

Because it trades at $140, Pikachu is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $140 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.