Question 1

What is the market value of Pikachu?

Accepted Answer

The current market price for a raw (ungraded) Pikachu (#78) is $8.26. A PSA 10 graded copy is worth $102.50.

Question 2

What is the PSA 10 price of Pikachu?

Accepted Answer

A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded Pikachu (#78) from HeartGold & SoulSilver is currently worth $102.50. That is a 1141% premium over the raw market price of $8.26.

Question 3

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Pikachu?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu has a PSA 10 gem rate of 5.3%, meaning 5.3% of PSA submissions receive a Gem Mint 10 grade. There are 19 PSA 10 copies in the population out of 357 total graded.

Question 4

Should I grade my Pikachu?

Accepted Answer

A raw Pikachu is worth $8.26 and a PSA 10 sells for $102.50 — a grading premium of 1141% with a 5.3% gem rate. Use GRLD's PSA Grading Calculator to factor in PSA fees and shipping before deciding.

Question 5

How rare is Pikachu?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu (#78) is a Common from HeartGold & SoulSilver. 357 copies have been graded by PSA, with 19 achieving a PSA 10 grade.

Question 6

What set is Pikachu from?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu (#78) is from HeartGold & SoulSilver (set code hgss1).