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Card details
It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Artist
- match
- Released
- 2010/02/10
- Set size
- 123 cards
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Frequently asked
- What is Pikachu #78/123 worth?
- Pikachu (HeartGold & SoulSilver) currently sells for about $11.58 in Near Mint ungraded condition. Down 1.1% over the last 30 days. Pricing refreshes daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.
- What set is Pikachu from?
- Pikachu is from the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokemon TCG set released in 2010, collector number 78/123. This card sits in the mid-modern era of Pokemon TCG.
- How rare is Pikachu?
- Pikachu is classified as Common in the HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 $11.58; PSA 10 examples sell for $1,299.00 — about 112.2× 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 match for the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokemon TCG set. Artist-specific Pokemon cards have dedicated collector demand — alternate-art and special-illustration releases from popular artists trade at premiums.
