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
$14.47
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $10.40 – $18.89.
▲ 11% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$13.14
Never pay above $13.87
Optimal sell
$15.47
Never sell below $14.77
Buy this card · aim to pay under $13.87
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $15.47 · never below $14.77. 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 XY has a fair market value of about $14.47 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Pikachu?

List around $15.47 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $12.06 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Pikachu?

A disciplined buy target is about $13.14 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $13.87.

Where can I buy Pikachu?

Pikachu is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $14.47 and aim to pay under $13.87 — 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 $13.87; paying near or below $13.14 keeps a margin of safety versus the $14.47 fair value.

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