Pikachu Base Set Common Pokémon card — value and price

Pikachu

Base Set · Common
Pokémon pkm:base1-58 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$6.79
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $4.15 – $9.92.
▼ 25% · 34d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$6.19
Never pay above $6.52
Optimal sell
$7.41
Never sell below $6.98
Buy this card · aim to pay under $6.52
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $7.41 · never below $6.98. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers
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Common questions
How much is Pikachu worth?

Pikachu from Base Set has a fair market value of about $6.79 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Pikachu?

List around $7.41 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $5.05 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Pikachu?

A disciplined buy target is about $6.19 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $6.52.

Where can I buy Pikachu?

Pikachu is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $6.79 and aim to pay under $6.52 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Pikachu?

Pikachu is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $6.52; paying near or below $6.19 keeps a margin of safety versus the $6.79 fair value.

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