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Pikachu 008/034

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Set: Pokémon TCG Classic - Charizard Released: Nov 16, 2023

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita

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50.81 $0.83 (1.61%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	172.65	4.81%	x3.4
PSA9	40.78	15.59%	x0.8
PSA8.5	25.00	—	x0.5
PSA8	178.12	—	x3.5
PSA7	132.59	6.98%	x2.6

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
1,639
59.97%
$172.65
PSA 9 Mint
978
35.78%
$40.78
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
101
3.70%
$178.12
PSA 7 Near Mint
8
0.29%
$132.59
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
2
0.07%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
0.04%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
—
PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Pikachu 008/034 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $50.81 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $90.59

$50.81

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 —

$132.59

PSA 7 +$36.54

$178.12

PSA 8 +$76.15

$40.78

PSA 9 −$43.33

$172.65

PSA 10 +$71.40

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $50.81 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)

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number 008/034
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
LanguageEnglish
Release Date16/11/2023
SeriesOther
Expansion Pokémon TCG Classic - Charizard
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusIn Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points40 HP

Attacks

Gnaw10
Thunder Jolt30
Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a cheerful Pikachu standing amidst a dark, wooded area, its cheeks sparking with gentle electricity that illuminates the surrounding foliage, hinting at the latent power contained within this small yet mighty creature.

Playability Overview

Pikachu offers early-game offense with its reliable basic attack and a risk-reward special move that can chip away at both opponents and itself, encouraging strategic timing and energy management.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric WhimsyThis Pikachu card radiates playful energy! The lightning effects and cheerful expression make it a perfect fit for a "Bright and Bubbly" page. Pair it with other Electric-type Pokémon that have cheerful vibes, like Emolga or Ampharos, to really amp up the fun aesthetic.Additional Binder Suggestions: Thunderstorm / Playful / Vibrant Yellow / Lightning Dance / Pokémon Party

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Pikachu #008/034 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu #008/034 from Pokémon TCG Classic - Charizard — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu #008/034 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu has moved down 1.6% to $50.81. PSA 10 copies are up 4.8% over the same period.

Is Pikachu #008/034 worth grading?

At $50.81 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $172.65, giving a net return of +$71.40 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$43.33 and PSA 8 returns +$76.15, so returns vary by grade — check the figures above before submitting.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu #008/034 exist?

PSA have graded 2,733 copies of Pikachu #008/034, of which 1,639 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 60%, or roughly 1 in 1.7 graded copies.

Is Pikachu #008/034 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 60% gem rate, Pikachu grades better than the Pokémon TCG Classic - Charizard average by 11.1 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Pikachu #008/034?

Pikachu #008/034 was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, who has illustrated 1418 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Pikachu #008/034 released?

Pikachu #008/034 was released on 16 November 2023 as part of Pokémon TCG Classic - Charizard. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Pikachu 008/034

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