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Pikachu 70/111

Name: Pikachu #70 - Neo Genesis | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: neo1-70
Price: 38.85 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Neo Genesis Released: Dec 16, 2000

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Common Illustrator: Naoyo Kimura Pull Rate: 1 in 5.8 packs (17.2%) Evolves To: Raichu

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

38.85 $1.00 (2.64%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

12.24 $1.42 (13.12%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,279.76	5.58%	x33
PSA9	206.44	7.24%	x5.3
PSA8.5	42.58	—	x1.1
PSA8	68.20	1.45%	x1.8
PSA7	73.52	27.66%	x1.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	874.91	18.50%	x71
PSA9	97.41	0.53%	x8.0
PSA8.5	71.71	—	x5.9
PSA8	45.78	—	x3.7
PSA7	43.59	53.27%	x3.6

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
410
14.46%
$1,279.76
PSA 9 Mint
1,157
40.80%
$206.44
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
685
24.15%
$68.20
PSA 7 Near Mint
280
9.87%
$73.52
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
153
5.39%
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PSA 5 Excellent
74
2.61%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
21
0.74%
—
PSA 3 Very Good
18
0.63%
—
PSA 2 Good
9
0.32%
—
PSA 1 Poor
14
0.49%
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Is Pikachu 70/111 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $38.85 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $76.84

$38.85

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 —

$73.52

PSA 7 −$2.89

$68.20

PSA 8 −$7.52

$206.44

PSA 9 +$112.75

$1,280

PSA 10 +$1,047

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $38.85 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.

Population Report (PSA)

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
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number 70/111
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorNaoyo Kimura
Release Date16/12/2000
SeriesNeo
Expansion Neo Genesis
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 Points50 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Quick Attack10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.
Agility20
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Pikachu.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Pikachu crouching in a dark grassy area, surrounded by vivid lightning bolts radiating from its body, highlighting its electric power and intense focus amidst a stormy, electrified atmosphere.

Playability Overview

Pikachu offers a blend of risk and defense with its coin-flip attacks, encouraging strategic timing for Agility to potentially block incoming damage and turn the tide.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Thunderstorm VibesThis Pikachu is bursting with energy, surrounded by a dramatic backdrop of lightning. It definitely deserves a spot on a "Stormy Day" page. Pair it with other electric types like Zapdos to amplify that electrifying atmosphere. The bright colors and dynamic energy really stand out!Additional Binder Suggestions: Thunder / Energetic / Bright Yellow / Stormy Day / Lightning Bolt

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Pikachu #70/111 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu #70/111 from Neo Genesis — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu #70/111 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu has moved up 2.6% to $38.85. PSA 10 copies are down 5.6% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Pikachu #70/111?

Pikachu #70/111 appears roughly 1 in 5.8 packs, which works out at 17.2% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Neo Genesis.

How rare is Pikachu #70/111?

Pikachu #70/111 is a Common, one of the higher rarity tiers in Neo Genesis.

Is Pikachu #70/111 worth grading?

At $38.85 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $1,279.76, giving a net return of +$1,046.54 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$112.75 and PSA 8 returns −$7.52, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu #70/111 exist?

PSA have graded 2,836 copies of Pikachu #70/111, of which 410 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 14.5%, or roughly 1 in 6.9 graded copies.

Is Pikachu #70/111 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 14.5% gem rate, Pikachu grades worse than the Neo Genesis average by 3.4 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Pikachu #70/111?

Pikachu #70/111 was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura, who has illustrated 523 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Pikachu #70/111 released?

Pikachu #70/111 was released on 16 December 2000 as part of Neo Genesis. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Pikachu 70/111