Pikachu Cosmos Holo #42 value & price
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Pikachu needs no introduction, and this particular version, the Cosmos Holo #42 from the 2014 XY set, is the kind of card that pulls people back into the hobby even though it's only a Common. That cosmic holo pattern behind MAHOU's artwork gives it a shine that punches above its rarity, which is a big reason so many collectors search for Pikachu value and price before deciding whether to grade one they own or track one down. Raw copies sit at $16, a nice reminder that even the most iconic Pokemon can be an affordable piece of history.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $16, up 300% over the past year, with an all-time high of $16 in July 2026.
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Pikachu price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population). 1,140 graded, only 125 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population | PSA / CGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $1.0k | 125 | - / 125 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | 303 | - / 303 |
| PSA 8 | $34 | 329 | - / 329 |
| PSA 7 | $26 | 170 | - / 170 |
| PSA 6 | $25 | 174 | - / 174 |
| PSA 5 | $13 | 34 | - / 34 |
| PSA 4 | $11 | 5 | - / 5 |
| PSA 3 | $9.00 | - | - / - |
| PSA 2 | $8.00 | - | - / - |
| PSA 1 | - | - | - / - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $16 | - | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Card details
- Set
- XY
- Card number
- 42 of 146
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Lightning
- HP
- 60
- Stage
- Basic
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- 1
- Illustrator
- MAHOU
- Released
- 2014
Attacks
- NuzzleColorless
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
- Quick Attack20+Colorless · Colorless
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.
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The collector's take on Pikachu
Is Pikachu worth grading?
So is Pikachu worth grading? Here's the honest math: a raw copy runs $16, a Grade 9 sits at $100, and a true PSA 10 sells for $1,000, which puts a gem mint copy at 62.4 times the raw price. That's a real jump, but getting there isn't guaranteed. Cosmos holo patterns can show light print lines or edge wear that are easy to miss with the naked eye, and grading fees, shipping, and turnaround time all eat into your potential profit if the card comes back a 9 instead of a 10. If you already suspect your copy is clean and sharp, grading can pay off nicely. If you're not sure, it might be worth having someone experienced take a look first, because sending in a card is a bit of a gamble in itself.
How rare is Pikachu?
Right now there are 1,140 total graded copies of Pikachu on record, and only 125 of those have earned the perfect PSA 10 label. That means gem mint copies make up a fairly small slice of the graded population, which explains why the price gap between a Grade 9 and a PSA 10 is so wide. When a card is this well known but true gem mint copies stay limited, it tends to hold demand steady over time, since collectors chasing the top grade have fewer options to choose from.
Where can you pull Pikachu?
Here's where it gets interesting: PackSpy tracks real pulls across online pack sites, and so far we haven't recorded a single Pikachu Cosmos Holo #42 being opened on any tracked site. That doesn't mean it's impossible to pull, but it does tell us this card is sitting toward the rarer, harder to hit end of pack openings. Most collectors who want this one end up buying it directly on the secondary market rather than hoping for it in a rip, and that's worth knowing before you spend money chasing packs for it specifically. Opening packs is fun, but it's gambling, and the odds usually favor the house, so go in with your eyes open.
Questions people ask
How much is Pikachu worth?+
A raw, ungraded Pikachu Cosmos Holo #42 is valued at $16. That price climbs with grading, reaching $100 for a Grade 9 and $1,000 for a PSA 10, so condition makes a real difference here.
Is Pikachu worth grading?+
It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for 62.4 times the raw price of $16, landing at $1,000. Just know that only 125 of the 1,140 graded copies have hit that top grade, so gem mint condition is far from guaranteed.
How much is a PSA 10 Pikachu worth?+
A PSA 10 Pikachu Cosmos Holo #42 is valued at $1,000. With only 125 PSA 10 copies out of 1,140 total graded, that top grade carries real weight in the market.
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