Pikachu Base Set 2 #87
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Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card from Base Set 2 (#87), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It's a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 40 HP, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $2.73 ungraded. 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 9pop 1,101 | $44$23–$50 | |
| PSA 8pop 517 | $27$16–$30 | |
| PSA 7pop 260 | $10$7–$15 | |
| PSA 4pop 55 | $5$5–$10 | |
| PSA 3pop 23 | $3$3–$3 |
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 22% of 2,883 PSA-graded Pikachu copies are a gem-mint 10 (636 of 2,883) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (11 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.43 grading fee → 16.1× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $44.05 | $70.43 | −$29 | 16.1× |
| PSA 8 | $26.76 | $70.26 | −$46 | 9.8× |
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. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
4% spreadCurrently 4% cheaper on TCGplayer 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.
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Card text
“When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.”
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 Base Set 2 #87 (Common).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Pikachu (Base Set 2 #87) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Pikachu from Base Set 2 is worth approximately $2.73 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 Base Set 2 (card #87), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its current blended market value is $2.73 ungraded.