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Pikachu 051/162

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Set: Temporal Forces Released: Mar 22, 2024

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Common Illustrator: kodama Pull Rate:1 in 17.8 packs (5.6%) Evolves To: Raichu

Raw Prices

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Found in Booster Packs

0.32 $0.03 (8.57%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.88 $0.04 (4.76%)

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cosmos Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

3.04 $0.07 (2.25%)

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pokemon Day Stamp

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3.03 $0.09 (2.88%)

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Pikachu 051/162 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	191.37	2.42%	x598
PSA9	31.06	26.88%	x97
PSA8	16.46	18.25%	x51
PSA7	13.00	—	x41

Pikachu 051/162 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
75
23.73%
$191.37
PSA 9 Mint
176
55.70%
$31.06
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
42
13.29%
$16.46
PSA 7 Near Mint
12
3.80%
$13.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
9
2.85%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
0.32%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Pikachu 051/162 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.32 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.55

$0.32

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 —

$13

PSA 7 −$17.01

$16.46

PSA 8 −$14

$31.06

PSA 9 −$1.30

$191.37

PSA 10 +$138.17

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.32 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 051/162 Population Report

About Pikachu

When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number 051/162
Card RarityCommon
Pull Rate1 in 17.8 packs (5.6%)
Illustratorkodama
LanguageEnglish
Release Date22/03/2024
Regulation MarkH
SeriesScarlet & Violet
Expansion Temporal Forces
Evolves To
Raichu
Standard FormatLegal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusIn Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Random Spark
This attack does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Pikachu perched on a sunlit brick pathway, looking upward with bright, curious eyes. Its vibrant yellow fur contrasts with the rustic bricks and nearby green clovers.

Playability Overview

Pikachu's low HP and modest damage encourage using it as a quick, disruptive attacker to chip away at opponents while preparing stronger Pokémon for battle.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric DreamsThis Pikachu radiates a playful energy with its bright colors and cheerful expression! The warm lighting gives it a sunny, uplifting vibe, perfect for a page filled with lively, whimsical Pokémon. Pair it with other vibrant Electric types to keep the fun going!Additional Binder Suggestions: Meadow / Playful / Bright Yellow / Spark of Joy / Friendship

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Pikachu #051/162 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu #051/162 from Temporal Forces — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu #051/162 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu has moved down 8.6% to $0.32. PSA 10 copies are down 2.4% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Pikachu #051/162?

Pikachu #051/162 appears roughly 1 in 17.8 packs, which works out at 5.6% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Temporal Forces.

How rare is Pikachu #051/162?

Pikachu #051/162 is a Common, one of the higher rarity tiers in Temporal Forces.

Is Pikachu #051/162 worth grading?

At $0.32 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $191.37, giving a net return of +$138.17 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$1.30 and PSA 8 returns −$14.00, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu #051/162 exist?

PSA have graded 316 copies of Pikachu #051/162, of which 75 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 23.7%, or roughly 1 in 4.2 graded copies.

Is Pikachu #051/162 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 23.7% gem rate, Pikachu grades worse than the Temporal Forces average by 16.9 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Pikachu #051/162?

Pikachu #051/162 was illustrated by kodama, who has illustrated 217 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Pikachu #051/162 legal in tournaments?

Pikachu #051/162 carries regulation mark H and is currently legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Pikachu #051/162 released?

Pikachu #051/162 was released on 22 March 2024 as part of Temporal Forces. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Pikachu 051/162