Pikachu Sandstorm #72
Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card from Sandstorm (#72), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It's a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 50 HP, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $124.30 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $618 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 5× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 2 sold$618$525–$710 | |
| PSA 9 | 2 sold$50$42–$57 | |
| PSA 5 | $40$11–$40 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$86.17 grading fee → 5.0× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $617.54 | $86.17 | +$407 | 5.0× |
| PSA 9 | $49.70 | $70.49 | −$145 | 0.4× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 447 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 3.1% | $618.00 |
| PSA 9 | 23% | $50.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 73.8% | $124.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
149% spreadCurrently 149% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
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About the Pokémon
When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
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Other Pikachu cards
There are 9 different Pikachu printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Sandstorm #72 (Common).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Pikachu (Sandstorm #72) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Pikachu from Sandstorm is worth approximately $124.30 ungraded (near-mint), and around $618 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Pikachu?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Pikachu from Sandstorm is worth around $618 — roughly 5× the raw ungraded value of $124.30.
Should I grade my Pikachu?
A PSA 10 sells for about $618 versus $124.30 raw — roughly a 5× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Pikachu rare?
Pikachu is a Common card from Sandstorm (card #72), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its current blended market value is $124.30 ungraded.