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Set: Prismatic Evolutions Released: Jan 17, 2025

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Hyper Rare Illustrator: aky CG Works Pull Rate:1 in 892.9 packs (0.1%) Evolves To: Raichu

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54.48 $7.30 (11.82%)

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Pikachu ex 179/131 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	318.08	10.07%	x5.8
PSA9	82.90	7.72%	x1.5
PSA8.5	51.57	—	x0.9
PSA8	61.17	7.57%	x1.1
PSA7	49.78	6.53%	x0.9

Pikachu ex 179/131 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
4,390
27.77%
$318.08
PSA 9 Mint
7,591
48.02%
$82.90
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
2,915
18.44%
$61.17
PSA 7 Near Mint
573
3.62%
$49.78
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
187
1.18%
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PSA 5 Excellent
41
0.26%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
25
0.16%
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PSA 3 Very Good
8
0.05%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
3
0.02%
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Is Pikachu ex 179/131 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $54.48 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $94.80

$54.48

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 —

$49.78

PSA 7 −$39.17

$61.17

PSA 8 −$29.26

$82.90

PSA 9 −$10.36

$318.08

PSA 10 +$194.25

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $54.48 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 ex 179/131 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number 179/131
Card RarityHyper Rare
Pull Rate1 in 892.9 packs (0.1%)
Illustratoraky CG Works
LanguageEnglish
Release Date17/01/2025
Regulation MarkH
SeriesScarlet & Violet
Expansion Prismatic Evolutions
Evolves To
Raichu
Standard FormatLegal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusIn Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points200 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Ability: Resolute Heart
If this Pokémon has full HP and would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, it is not Knocked Out, and its remaining HP becomes 10.

Attacks

Topaz Bolt300
Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.

Rules

As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent's).
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Pikachu electrified with radiant golden hues, sparkling stars swirling around it as it gleams with dynamic energy, embodying a powerful and lively presence within a shimmering, vibrant background.

Cameos

Terapagos

Playability Overview

Pikachu ex's ability to prevent bench damage and survive one-hit knockouts makes it a strong defensive pivot, while its powerful attack can deal heavy damage at the cost of multiple energies.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric DreamscapeThis Pikachu ex card radiates vibrant energy with its striking yellow and gold tones. It’s perfect for a "High Voltage" theme page, surrounded by other electric Pokémon. The playful design and the sparkly effects add a delightful touch, making it a centerpiece that could stand out next to cards like Raichu or Zapdos.Additional Binder Suggestions: City / Energetic / Bright / Power Surge / Celebration

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Pikachu ex #179/131 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu ex #179/131 from Prismatic Evolutions — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu ex #179/131 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu ex has moved down 11.8% to $54.48. PSA 10 copies are down 10.1% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Pikachu ex #179/131?

Pikachu ex #179/131 appears roughly 1 in 892.9 packs, which works out at 0.1% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Prismatic Evolutions.

How rare is Pikachu ex #179/131?

Pikachu ex #179/131 is a Hyper Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Prismatic Evolutions.

Is Pikachu ex #179/131 worth grading?

At $54.48 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $318.08, giving a net return of +$194.25 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$10.36 and PSA 8 returns −$29.26, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu ex #179/131 exist?

PSA have graded 15,807 copies of Pikachu ex #179/131, of which 4,390 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 27.8%, or roughly 1 in 3.6 graded copies.

Is Pikachu ex #179/131 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 27.8% gem rate, Pikachu ex grades better than the Prismatic Evolutions average by 2.5 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Pikachu ex #179/131?

Pikachu ex #179/131 was illustrated by aky CG Works, who has illustrated 394 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Pikachu ex #179/131 legal in tournaments?

Pikachu ex #179/131 carries regulation mark H and is currently legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Pikachu ex #179/131 released?

Pikachu ex #179/131 was released on 17 January 2025 as part of Prismatic Evolutions. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Pikachu ex 179/131

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Pikachu ex 179/131 Population Report

Is Pikachu ex 179/131 worth grading?

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