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Card details
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Lightning
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Released
- 2000/02/24
- Set size
- 130 cards
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Frequently asked
- What is Pikachu #87/130 worth?
- Pikachu (Base Set 2) currently sells for about $2.73 in Near Mint ungraded condition. Up 2.6% over the last 30 days. Pricing refreshes daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.
- What set is Pikachu from?
- Pikachu is from the Base Set 2 Pokemon TCG set released in 2000, collector number 87/130. This is a Wizards of the Coast vintage-era card.
- How rare is Pikachu?
- Pikachu is classified as Common in the Base Set 2 set. Rarity tiers determine pull rates from booster packs — rarer cards command higher market premiums, especially in graded condition.
- Should I grade my Pikachu?
- Raw Pikachu sells for $2.73; PSA 10 examples sell for $399.64 — about 146.4× the raw price. There's a strong PSA 10 premium here — grading typically pays off if the raw card is Mint.
- Who illustrated Pikachu?
- Pikachu was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita for the Base Set 2 Pokemon TCG set. Artist-specific Pokemon cards have dedicated collector demand — alternate-art and special-illustration releases from popular artists trade at premiums.
- Is Pikachu a 1st Edition card?
