Pikachu

151 · #173 · Illustration Rare

$94.62US · TCGplayer

$48.31EU · Cardmarket

+1%7-day (EU)

-2%30-day (EU)

Illustration RareRarity

#5 of 207Rank in set

Price detail

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

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$73.00
Market	$94.62
Mid	$100
High	$10,000

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€44.73
Avg 1-day	€52.96
Avg 7-day	€44.13
Avg 30-day	€45.48
Low	€20.00

Authenticity check

At $94.62, 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 $47.31 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 (151 #173) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Pikachu from 151 is worth about $94.62 (TCGplayer US market) and around €48.31 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Pikachu rare?

Its rarity is listed as Illustration Rare and it ranks #5 of 207 by value in 151. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in 151?

By current US market price, it's Charizard ex at $365.

Is Pikachu's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +1% over 7 days, -2% 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 $94.62, 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 $94.62 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.