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Surfing Pikachu V 8/25

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Set: Celebrations Released: Oct 8, 2021

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Rare Holo V Illustrator: aky CG Works Pull Rate:1 in 13.8 packs (7.2%) Evolves To: Raichu

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3.93 $0.79 (16.74%)

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Surfing Pikachu V 8/25 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	174.90	16.02%	x45
PSA9	35.09	4.88%	x8.9
PSA8.5	25.00	—	x6.4
PSA8	23.80	3.29%	x6.1
PSA7	14.73	0.20%	x3.7

Surfing Pikachu V 8/25 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
3,218
42.20%
$174.90
PSA 9 Mint
3,497
45.86%
$35.09
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
672
8.81%
$23.80
PSA 7 Near Mint
108
1.42%
$14.73
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
66
0.87%
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PSA 5 Excellent
19
0.25%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
12
0.16%
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PSA 3 Very Good
7
0.09%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
3
0.04%
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Is Surfing Pikachu V 8/25 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.93 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $36.70

$3.93

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 —

$14.73

PSA 7 −$19.11

$23.80

PSA 8 −$11.22

$35.09

PSA 9 −$1.40

$174.90

PSA 10 +$120.23

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.93 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.

Surfing Pikachu V 8/25 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number 8 / 25
Card RarityRare Holo V
Pull Rate1 in 13.8 packs (7.2%)
Illustratoraky CG Works
LanguageEnglish
Release Date08/10/2021
Regulation MarkE
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Celebrations
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 Points200 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Surf150

Rules

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

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Surfing Pikachu gleefully riding a pink surfboard above vibrant, curling ocean waves, surrounded by sparkling water droplets beneath a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds.

Playability Overview

Surfing Pikachu V offers a solid HP and a powerful Surf attack, making it a straightforward choice for players who want consistent damage output in Electric-type decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Beach VibesThis Surfing Pikachu V radiates pure joy! It’s perfect for a "Summer Day" theme with its sunny colors and playful surfboard. Position it near other water-type Pokémon, like Gyarados or Toxapex, to create an energetic beach scene. The waves in the background add a refreshing touch.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Joyful / Bright Colors / Surfing Fun / Summer Adventure

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Surfing Pikachu V #8/25 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Surfing Pikachu V #8/25 from Celebrations — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Surfing Pikachu V #8/25 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Surfing Pikachu V has moved down 16.7% to $3.93. PSA 10 copies are down 16% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Surfing Pikachu V #8/25?

Surfing Pikachu V #8/25 appears roughly 1 in 13.8 packs, which works out at 7.2% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Celebrations.

How rare is Surfing Pikachu V #8/25?

Surfing Pikachu V #8/25 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Celebrations.

Is Surfing Pikachu V #8/25 worth grading?

At $3.93 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $174.90, giving a net return of +$120.23 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$1.40 and PSA 8 returns −$11.22, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Surfing Pikachu V #8/25 exist?

PSA have graded 7,625 copies of Surfing Pikachu V #8/25, of which 3,218 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 42.2%, or roughly 1 in 2.4 graded copies.

Is Surfing Pikachu V #8/25 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 42.2% gem rate, Surfing Pikachu V grades better than the Celebrations average by 19.8 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Surfing Pikachu V #8/25?

Surfing Pikachu V #8/25 was illustrated by aky CG Works, who has illustrated 394 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Surfing Pikachu V #8/25 legal in tournaments?

Surfing Pikachu V #8/25 carries regulation mark E and is currently not legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Surfing Pikachu V #8/25 released?

Surfing Pikachu V #8/25 was released on 8 October 2021 as part of Celebrations. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Surfing Pikachu V 8/25

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Surfing Pikachu V 8/25 Population Report

Is Surfing Pikachu V 8/25 worth grading?

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