Pikachu XY #42
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Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card from XY (#42), illustrated by MAHOU. It's a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $16.54 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CGC 9pop 738 | 4 sold$24$20–$28 |
Price history · Raw
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
Only 10% of 2,978 CGC-graded Pikachu copies are a gem-mint 10 (300 of 2,978) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
110% spreadCurrently 110% cheaper on Cardmarket than PriceCharting. 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.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
37% cheaper than the US🔥 Trending in the community
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Card text
“It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.”
About the Pokémon
When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Card details
Other Pikachu cards
There are 9 different Pikachu printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is XY #42 (Common).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Pikachu (XY #42) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Pikachu from XY is worth approximately $16.54 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Pikachu rare?
Pikachu is a Common card from XY (card #42), illustrated by MAHOU. Its current blended market value is $16.54 ungraded.