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Pikachu 78/123

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Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver Base Released: Feb 10, 2010

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Common Illustrator: match Pull Rate:1 in 6.9 packs (14.5%) Evolves To: Raichu

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12.70 $0.92 (7.81%)

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58.66 $8.26 (16.39%)

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Pikachu 78/123 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,299.00	—	x102
PSA9	116.99	—	x9.2
PSA8	54.11	18.30%	x4.3
PSA7	18.01	—	x1.4

Pikachu 78/123 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
24
12.31%
$1,299.00
PSA 9 Mint
46
23.59%
$116.99
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
71
36.41%
$54.11
PSA 7 Near Mint
31
15.90%
$18.01
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
7
3.59%
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PSA 5 Excellent
6
3.08%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
5
2.56%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.51%
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PSA 2 Good
2
1.03%
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PSA 1 Poor
2
1.03%
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Is Pikachu 78/123 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $12.70 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $46.78

$12.70

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$18.01

PSA 7 −$25.03

$54.11

PSA 8 +$6.38

$116.99

PSA 9 +$61.08

$1,299

PSA 10 +$1,089

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $12.70 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Pikachu 78/123 Population Report

About Pikachu

It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number 78/123
Card RarityCommon
Pull Rate1 in 6.9 packs (14.5%)
Illustratormatch
LanguageEnglish
Release Date10/02/2010
SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
Expansion HeartGold & SoulSilver Base
Evolves To
Raichu
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Metal -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Tail Slap10
Quick Attack20+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Pikachu lunging forward with fierce determination, its tail raised high as it charges through tall grass near a white picket fence under a clear sky.

Playability Overview

Pikachu offers quick, low-cost attacks that can chip away at opponents while relying on luck for extra damage, making it a flexible but somewhat unpredictable choice in early gameplay stages.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Sunny Day FunThis Pikachu is bursting with energy against that cheerful backdrop! The grassy field and bright lighting give off a playful vibe, making it a perfect fit for a "Joyful Moments" page. Pair it with other lively Pokémon like Eevee or Jigglypuff for an upbeat layout that radiates positivity.Additional Binder Suggestions: Meadow / Playful / Bright Yellow / Picnic Time / Happy Vibes

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Pikachu #78/123 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu #78/123 from HeartGold & SoulSilver Base — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu #78/123 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu has moved up 7.8% to $12.70. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Pikachu #78/123?

Pikachu #78/123 appears roughly 1 in 6.9 packs, which works out at 14.5% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from HeartGold & SoulSilver Base.

How rare is Pikachu #78/123?

Pikachu #78/123 is a Common, one of the higher rarity tiers in HeartGold & SoulSilver Base.

Is Pikachu #78/123 worth grading?

At $12.70 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $1,299.00, giving a net return of +$1,089.43 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$61.08 and PSA 8 returns +$6.38, so PSA 8, 9 and 10 can all return a profit on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu #78/123 exist?

PSA have graded 195 copies of Pikachu #78/123, of which 24 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 12.3%, or roughly 1 in 8.1 graded copies.

Is Pikachu #78/123 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 12.3% gem rate, Pikachu grades better than the HeartGold & SoulSilver Base average by 5.5 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Pikachu #78/123?

Pikachu #78/123 was illustrated by match, who has illustrated 291 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Pikachu #78/123 released?

Pikachu #78/123 was released on 10 February 2010 as part of HeartGold & SoulSilver Base. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Pikachu 78/123

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Pikachu 78/123 Graded Prices

Pikachu 78/123 Population Report

Is Pikachu 78/123 worth grading?

About Pikachu

Card Details

Card Attributes

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