Pikachu

POP Series 5 · #12 · Common

$435US · TCGplayer

$119EU · Cardmarket

+51%7-day (EU)

+52%30-day (EU)

CommonRarity

#3 of 17Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: heating up — +51% in 7 days; +52% over 30 days; a steady climb built over the month, not a one-week pop — the kind of move that tends to hold; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$250
Market	$435
Mid	$300
High	$350

Every print variant (2)

Variant	Market	Low – High
Holofoil	$435	—
Normal	$62.87	$55.97 – $456

The same card, different print: $435 vs $62.87 — a 6.9× spread. Check which variant a listing actually is before you judge the price.

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€110.26
Avg 1-day	€45.99
Avg 7-day	€72.87
Avg 30-day	€72.69
Low	€22.00

Authenticity check

At $435, 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 $217 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 (POP Series 5 #12) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Pikachu from POP Series 5 is worth about $435 (TCGplayer US market) and around €119.08 (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 #3 of 17 by value in POP Series 5. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in POP Series 5?

By current US market price, it's Espeon ★ at $1,900.

Is Pikachu's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +51% over 7 days, +52% 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 $435, 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 $435 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.