Pikachu XY Common Pokémon card — value and price

Photo is the set's stock scan and may show a different printing (e.g. a 1st Edition stamp) — this value is for the Reverse Holofoil printing.

Pikachu

XY · Common
Pokémon pkm:xy1-42 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$12.45
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $6.85 – $21.23.
▲ 82% · 34d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$11.10
Never pay above $11.84
Optimal sell
$13.98
Never sell below $12.91
Buy this card · aim to pay under $11.84
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $13.98 · never below $12.91. 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 XY has a fair market value of about $12.45 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Pikachu?

List around $13.98 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $10.76 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Pikachu?

A disciplined buy target is about $11.10 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $11.84.

Where can I buy Pikachu?

Pikachu is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $12.45 and aim to pay under $11.84 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Pikachu?

Pikachu is trending rising ~8% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $11.84; paying near or below $11.10 keeps a margin of safety versus the $12.45 fair value.

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