Pikachu Base Set 2 Common Pokémon card — value and price

Pikachu

Base Set 2 · Common
Pokémon pkm:base4-87 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$3.19
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $2.08 – $4.35.
▲ 2% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$2.84
Never pay above $3.03
Optimal sell
$3.42
Never sell below $3.26
Buy this card · aim to pay under $3.03
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $3.42 · never below $3.26. 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.
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 2 has a fair market value of about $3.19 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Pikachu?

List around $3.42 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $1.58 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Pikachu?

A disciplined buy target is about $2.84 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $3.03.

Where can I buy Pikachu?

Pikachu is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $3.19 and aim to pay under $3.03 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Pikachu?

Pikachu is trending falling ~11% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $3.03; paying near or below $2.84 keeps a margin of safety versus the $3.19 fair value.

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