Pikachu #8 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 5 Sept 2026Related Pikachu & chase cards
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Pikachu needs no introduction, and this particular version, card #8 from the TCG Classic: Charizard Deck set released in 2021, is a Holo Rare V illustrated by aky CG Works that still gets collectors talking. If you're trying to pin down Pikachu's value, the short answer is that a raw copy sits at $34, which is a solid number for a card this recognizable. It's the kind of pull that makes you smile even before you check what it's worth.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $35, up 142% over the past year, with an all-time high of $35 in August 2026.
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Pikachu price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population). 2,917 graded, only 2,382 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population | PSA / CGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $178 | 2,382 | - / 2,382 |
| PSA 9 | $39 | 490 | - / 490 |
| PSA 8 | $29 | 36 | - / 36 |
| PSA 7 | $23 | 7 | - / 7 |
| PSA 6 | $18 | - | - / - |
| PSA 5 | $14 | 1 | - / 1 |
| PSA 4 | $12 | - | - / - |
| PSA 3 | $10 | - | - / - |
| PSA 2 | $9.00 | 1 | - / 1 |
| PSA 1 | - | - | - / - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $35 | - | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Card details
- Card number
- 8
- Rarity
- Holo Rare V
- Type
- Lightning
- HP
- 200
- Stage
- Basic
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- 1
- Illustrator
- aky CG Works
Attacks
- Surf150Water · Water · Water
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The collector's take on Pikachu
Is Pikachu worth grading?
So is Pikachu worth grading? A raw copy runs $34, a Grade 9 comes in at $38, and a PSA 10 jumps to $191, which works out to 5.7 times the raw price. That's a real gap, and it's tempting. But gem mint is called that for a reason: centering, edge wear, and surface flaws all have to line up perfectly, and most copies simply don't make the cut. Add in grading fees and turnaround time, and you're taking on genuine risk for a card that might come back a 9 instead of a 10. If you've got a copy that looks clean under a loupe, it can be worth the gamble. If it's got soft corners or a hint of whitening, you may be better off enjoying it raw or selling as is.
How rare is Pikachu?
As a Holo Rare V, Pikachu sits in a tier that was never meant to be common in the first place, and pulling one in strong condition is its own small victory. We don't have official population figures to lean on here, but the value spread between raw, Grade 9, and PSA 10 tells its own story: gem mint copies are clearly harder to come by than the raw market suggests, which is exactly why that PSA 10 price holds up.
Where can you pull Pikachu?
This is where PackSpy's data actually earns its keep. We've tracked Pikachu pulled 200 or more times across sites including packs, mnstr, courtyard, collector-crypt, tilt-rips, and lastpack, so this isn't some rumor floating around a forum, it's real pull activity we've logged ourselves. It's shown up in products like XY Evolutions, Pack 3, Pokémon Diamond Pack, Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack, and Pokémon Starter Pack, and the biggest single pull we've recorded for this card hit $11,303. That said, opening packs is still gambling, and most rips don't come close to that number, so go in with your eyes open and treat any big hit as a bonus, not the plan.
Questions people ask
How much is Pikachu worth?+
A raw, ungraded Pikachu from the TCG Classic: Charizard Deck set is worth $34. That's the number most collectors reference when they're checking current Pikachu value before buying, selling, or deciding whether to send a copy off for grading.
Is Pikachu worth grading?+
It can be. A PSA 10 sells for $191 compared to $34 raw, which is 5.7 times the value, but gem mint copies are genuinely hard to hit and grading isn't free or guaranteed. If your copy looks sharp with clean edges and centering, it's worth considering, otherwise the raw price is still solid on its own.
How much is a PSA 10 Pikachu worth?+
A PSA 10 Pikachu is valued at $191, well above the $34 raw price and the $38 Grade 9 price. That jump reflects just how tough it is to land a perfect gem mint copy of this Holo Rare V.
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