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Pikachu V 157/172

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Set: Brilliant Stars Released: Feb 25, 2022

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Rare Ultra Illustrator: 5ban Graphics Evolves To: Raichu

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26.52 $0.50 (1.85%)

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Pikachu V 157/172 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	205.64	2.58%	x7.8
PSA9	49.09	1.76%	x1.9
PSA8	28.52	19.03%	x1.1
PSA7	8.00	—	x0.3

Pikachu V 157/172 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
2,348
53.50%
$205.64
PSA 9 Mint
1,562
35.59%
$49.09
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
322
7.34%
$28.52
PSA 7 Near Mint
79
1.80%
$8.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
42
0.96%
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PSA 5 Excellent
12
0.27%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
3
0.07%
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PSA 3 Very Good
2
0.05%
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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 V 157/172 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $26.52 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $62.67

$26.52

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 —

PSA 7 −$47.56

$28.52

PSA 8 −$29.71

$49.09

PSA 9 −$11.81

$205.64

PSA 10 +$124.39

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $26.52 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 V 157/172 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number 157/172
Card RarityRare Ultra
Illustrator5ban Graphics
LanguageEnglish
Release Date25/02/2022
Regulation MarkF
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Brilliant Stars
Evolves To
Raichu
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points190 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Lightning Blast100+
You may discard all Lightning Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 120 more damage.

Rules

V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Pikachu standing confidently against a sparkling orange background filled with glowing orbs, its bright yellow fur gleaming as its tail extends energetically behind it.

Playability Overview

Pikachu V offers flexible damage output by balancing energy discard for a powerful attack, making it a strategic choice for players who can manage energy efficiently to maximize burst damage.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric VibesThis Pikachu V card radiates energy with its bright yellow hue and dynamic pose. It stands out with a cheerful yet powerful presence, making it a perfect fit for an "Energized" page. Pair it with other electric types or cards featuring lightning effects for a cohesive look that sparks excitement!Additional Binder Suggestions: City / Energetic / Bright Yellow / Power Surge / Electric Dreams

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Pikachu V #157/172 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu V #157/172 from Brilliant Stars — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu V #157/172 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu V has moved down 1.9% to $26.52. PSA 10 copies are down 2.6% over the same period.

How rare is Pikachu V #157/172?

Pikachu V #157/172 is a Ultra Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Brilliant Stars.

Is Pikachu V #157/172 worth grading?

At $26.52 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $205.64, giving a net return of +$124.39 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$11.81 and PSA 8 returns −$29.71, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu V #157/172 exist?

PSA have graded 4,389 copies of Pikachu V #157/172, of which 2,348 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 53.5%, or roughly 1 in 1.9 graded copies.

Is Pikachu V #157/172 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 53.5% gem rate, Pikachu V grades better than the Brilliant Stars average by 28.1 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Pikachu V #157/172?

Pikachu V #157/172 was illustrated by 5ban Graphics, who has illustrated 3618 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Pikachu V #157/172 legal in tournaments?

Pikachu V #157/172 carries regulation mark F and is currently not legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Pikachu V #157/172 released?

Pikachu V #157/172 was released on 25 February 2022 as part of Brilliant Stars. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Pikachu V 157/172

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Pikachu V 157/172 Population Report

Is Pikachu V 157/172 worth grading?

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