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Pikachu 049/203

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Set: Evolving Skies Released: Aug 27, 2021

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Common Illustrator: chibi Pull Rate:1 in 8.4 packs (11.9%) Evolves To: Raichu

Raw Prices

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Found in Booster Packs

0.42 $0.02 (4.55%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

1.37 $0.25 (22.32%)

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pumpkin Pikachu Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

0.47 $0.03 (6.00%)

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Pikachu 049/203 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	178.98	26.13%	x426
PSA9	19.72	0.20%	x47
PSA8.5	14.98	—	x36
PSA8	16.75	—	x40
PSA7	9.77	—	x23

Pikachu 049/203 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
274
44.70%
$178.98
PSA 9 Mint
214
34.91%
$19.72
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
81
13.21%
$16.75
PSA 7 Near Mint
16
2.61%
$9.77
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
8
1.31%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
0.16%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
6
0.98%
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PSA 3 Very Good
2
0.33%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
2
0.33%
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Is Pikachu 049/203 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.42 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.67

$0.42

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 —

$9.77

PSA 7 −$19.92

$16.75

PSA 8 −$13.85

$19.72

PSA 9 −$11.26

$178.98

PSA 10 +$127.29

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.42 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 049/203 Population Report

About Pikachu

When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number 049/203
Card RarityCommon
Pull Rate1 in 8.4 packs (11.9%)
Illustratorchibi
LanguageEnglish
Release Date27/08/2021
Regulation MarkE
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Evolving Skies
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 Points60 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Energize
Attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Electro Ball30

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Pikachu joyfully leaping in a vibrant meadow filled with yellow flowers, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, surrounded by distant trees and mountains, radiating energy and happiness.

Playability Overview

Pikachu’s ability to recycle Lightning energy from the discard pile encourages energy management and quick setup, but its modest HP and damage require support for sustained board presence.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Sunny MeadowThis Pikachu is basking in a vibrant field of flowers, giving off such cheerful vibes! It's perfect for a "Nature Play" page. The bright yellows and greens create a warm atmosphere, making it a great companion for cards like Frosmoth or Bellossom, which also celebrate the beauty of nature.Additional Binder Suggestions: Meadow / Cheerful / Bright Colors / Playful / Nature Fun

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Pikachu #049/203 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu #049/203 from Evolving Skies — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu #049/203 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu has moved down 4.6% to $0.42. PSA 10 copies are up 26.1% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Pikachu #049/203?

Pikachu #049/203 appears roughly 1 in 8.4 packs, which works out at 11.9% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Evolving Skies.

How rare is Pikachu #049/203?

Pikachu #049/203 is a Common, one of the higher rarity tiers in Evolving Skies.

Is Pikachu #049/203 worth grading?

At $0.42 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $178.98, giving a net return of +$127.29 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$11.26 and PSA 8 returns −$13.85, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu #049/203 exist?

PSA have graded 613 copies of Pikachu #049/203, of which 274 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 44.7%, or roughly 1 in 2.2 graded copies.

Is Pikachu #049/203 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 44.7% gem rate, Pikachu grades better than the Evolving Skies average by 17.2 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Pikachu #049/203?

Pikachu #049/203 was illustrated by chibi, who has illustrated 95 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Pikachu #049/203 legal in tournaments?

Pikachu #049/203 carries regulation mark E and is currently not legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Pikachu #049/203 released?

Pikachu #049/203 was released on 27 August 2021 as part of Evolving Skies. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Pikachu 049/203