Pikachu Mega Tokyo's #98/XY-P value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 23 Aug 2026Related Pikachu & chase cards
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Pikachu needs no introduction, and this particular version, the Mega Tokyo's #98/XY-P from Japan's Promo lineup, is one of those cards that quietly holds serious weight in the collecting world. It carries that special promo-only status that Japanese Pokemon cards are known for, and right now a raw copy sits at $500. If you are trying to figure out Pikachu's value, whether you just pulled one or you are eyeing a listing, you are in the right spot.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $548, up 138% over the past year, with an all-time high of $579 in June 2026.
Recent pulls of Pikachu
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Pikachu price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population). 14,595 graded, only 6,001 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population | PSA / CGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $2.9k | 6,001 | 5,852 / 149 |
| PSA 9 | $1.2k | 2,703 | 2,564 / 139 |
| PSA 8 | $760 | 1,874 | 1,685 / 189 |
| PSA 7 | $685 | 1,037 | 875 / 162 |
| PSA 6 | $526 | 1,253 | 1,170 / 83 |
| PSA 5 | $495 | 854 | 813 / 41 |
| PSA 4 | $473 | 475 | 469 / 6 |
| PSA 3 | $402 | 209 | 206 / 3 |
| PSA 2 | $400 | 86 | 83 / 3 |
| PSA 1 | $510 | 103 | 103 / - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $548 | - | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
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The collector's take on Pikachu
Is Pikachu worth grading?
So is it worth sending Pikachu off to get graded? Let's look at the numbers honestly. A raw copy is worth $500, but a PSA 10 jumps all the way up to $5,852, which works out to about 11.7 times the raw price. That is a real gap, and it is the kind of jump that makes grading tempting. But here is the catch: gem mint 10s are genuinely hard to land. Centering, edge wear, and print quality all have to line up perfectly, and even a Grade 9 comes in noticeably lower at $2,564. Grading costs money and takes time, and there is no guarantee your copy comes back a 10 instead of a 9 or lower. If your card looks sharp in hand with clean edges and centering, it might be worth the gamble. If it has visible wear, you may be better off holding it raw or selling as is.
How rare is Pikachu?
Across all grading companies combined, there are 14,595 graded copies of this Pikachu on record, and out of that total, 6,001 have earned the coveted PSA 10 label. That means a little over 41% of graded copies hit gem mint, which is a fairly high rate compared to a lot of promos, but it also means the population of graded Pikachu cards is substantial overall. Scarcity here is not about a tiny population, it is about how many collectors are chasing the same card at the same time, and that steady demand is a big part of what keeps Pikachu's price grounded where it is.
Where can you pull Pikachu?
This is where PackSpy's data comes in handy, because we track real pack openings, not just price guides. We have recorded Pikachu pulled 10 times across collector-crypt, with the biggest recorded pull landing at $3,200. It has shown up in both the Starter Pokemon Gacha Pack and the Celestial Pokemon Gacha Pack, so if you are chasing this one, those are the kinds of packs worth keeping an eye on. Just remember that opening packs is a gamble by nature, and most rips do not come close to covering their cost, so treat any pull as a bonus rather than a plan.
Questions people ask
How much is Pikachu worth?+
A raw, ungraded copy of the Mega Tokyo's #98/XY-P Pikachu is currently valued at $500. That number can shift depending on condition and how the market is moving, but $500 is the baseline for an ungraded copy right now.
Is Pikachu worth grading?+
It can be, since a PSA 10 is worth $5,852 compared to $500 raw, roughly 11.7 times more. But gem mint copies are not easy to pull off, and a Grade 9 only brings $2,564, so it really depends on how clean your specific card looks before you commit to grading fees.
How much is a PSA 10 Pikachu worth?+
A PSA 10 copy of this Pikachu is valued at $5,852. That is the gem mint ceiling for this card, and it reflects just how much of a premium collectors place on a perfectly graded copy compared to the $500 raw price.
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