Pikachu #153 Value
Chinese CSM2aC · Card 153
Pikachu needs no introduction, and this particular version, #153 from the Chinese CSM2aC set, is one that a lot of collectors search for simply because it carries that name. Right now the raw, ungraded copy sits at $55, which makes it an approachable pickup even for someone just getting into the hobby. If you're trying to pin down Pikachu's value before you buy, sell, or send one off to get graded, you're in the right spot.
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Pulled 200+× on PackSpy across Collector Crypt, Courtyard, Packs, Tilt Rips, Mnstr · biggest hit $11k.
Found in packs: Starter Pokémon Gacha Pack · Elemental Legends: Fire & Electric · Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack · Legendary Pokémon Gacha Pack · Pokémon Starter Pack …
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Pikachu price history
Ungraded value is $55, up 141% over the past year, with an all-time high of $61 in June 2026.
Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.
Pikachu price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population).
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $55 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $290 | – |
| Grade 9 | $72 | – |
| Grade 8 | $39 | – |
| Grade 7 | $31 | – |
| Grade 6 | $25 | – |
| Grade 5 | $20 | – |
| Grade 4 | $17 | – |
| Grade 3 | $14 | – |
| Grade 2 | $13 | – |
| Grade 1 | – | – |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company.
Pikachu — collector's take
Is Pikachu worth grading?
So is Pikachu worth grading? Here's the honest math: a raw copy runs $55, a Grade 9 bumps that to $72, and a true PSA 10 jumps all the way to $290, which works out to 5.3 times the raw price. That's a real gap, and it's tempting. But gem mint is called gem mint for a reason, it's genuinely hard to hit, and grading fees plus shipping and the wait time eat into your margin fast if the card comes back a 9 instead of a 10. If you already own a clean copy with sharp corners and centering, grading can make sense. If you're buying specifically to grade and flip, treat it like a bet, not a guarantee.
How rare is it?
We don't have population numbers on file for this specific Pikachu print, which itself tells you something: cards like this haven't flooded the grading services the way mainstream English releases have. Without hard population data, the safest way to think about it is by set and print run context, this is a Chinese release, and those tend to see smaller distribution outside their home market than the big English expansions. Less supply floating around graded slabs generally means the ones that do exist in high grade hold their value better, which is part of why that PSA 10 number sits so far above raw.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy's data actually earns its keep, because no price guide tracks real pulls the way we do. We've recorded Pikachu pulled 200 or more times across collector-crypt, packs, mnstr, courtyard, and tilt-rips, and the biggest single pull we've logged came in at $10,903, which shows just how much variance there is between a common copy and a lucky, well-graded hit. If you're chasing this one in packs, keep an eye on Mythic Pokémon Gacha Pack, XY Evolutions, Pack 3, Starter Pokémon Gacha Pack, and Elemental Legends: Fire & Electric, all places we've seen it show up. Just remember that ripping packs is gambling by nature, most openings don't come close to covering their cost, so only chase it with money you're fine losing.
Questions people ask
How much is Pikachu worth?
A raw, ungraded Pikachu #153 from CSM2aC is valued at $55. Once graded, a Grade 9 sits at $72, and a PSA 10 climbs to $290, which is 5.3 times the raw price.
Is Pikachu worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 is worth 5.3 times what the raw card sells for, taking it from $55 to $290. That said, gem mint is tough to land, and grading costs and time should factor into your decision before you send one in.
What set is Pikachu from?
This Pikachu is card #153 from the Chinese CSM2aC set. PackSpy has recorded it being pulled from packs including Mythic Pokémon Gacha Pack, XY Evolutions, Pack 3, Starter Pokémon Gacha Pack, and Elemental Legends: Fire & Electric.
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