Pikachu 151 #173
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Pikachu is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from 151 (#173), illustrated by Hiroyuki Yamamoto. It's a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $92.46 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $159 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 2× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 8,708 | 15 sold$159$135–$183 | |
| PSA 9pop 16,786 | 13 sold$127$108–$147 | |
| PSA 8.5pop 64 | $82$26–$90 | |
| PSA 7pop 728 | $41$15–$50 | |
| PSA 5pop 38 | $33$33–$33 |
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 28% of 31,655 PSA-graded Pikachu copies are a gem-mint 10 (8,708 of 31,655) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (12 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 27.5% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$5); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $159.30 | $71.58 | −$5 | 1.7× |
| PSA 9 | $127.43 | $71.26 | −$36 | 1.4× |
| PSA 8.5 | $81.75 | $70.81 | −$82 | 0.9× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 31,655 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 27.5% | $159.00 |
| PSA 9 | 53% | $127.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 19.5% | $92.00 |
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
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
81% spreadCurrently 81% cheaper on Cardmarket 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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Card text
“When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.”
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 151 #173 (Illustration Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Pikachu (151 #173) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Pikachu from 151 is worth approximately $92.46 ungraded (near-mint), and around $159 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 151 is worth around $159 — roughly 2× the raw ungraded value of $92.46.
Should I grade my Pikachu?
A PSA 10 sells for about $159 versus $92.46 raw — roughly a 2× 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 Illustration Rare card from 151 (card #173), illustrated by Hiroyuki Yamamoto. Its current blended market value is $92.46 ungraded.