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Pikachu 027/078

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Set: Pokémon GO Released: Jul 1, 2022

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Common Illustrator: N-DESIGN Inc. Pull Rate:1 in 4.4 packs (22.7%) Evolves To: Raichu

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

0.31 $0.21 (40.38%)

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holofoil

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4.26 $0.56 (15.14%)

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reverse Holofoil

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0.82 $0.32 (28.07%)

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Pikachu 027/078 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	193.25	0.01%	x623
PSA9	21.80	0.37%	x70
PSA8	15.16	—	x49

Pikachu 027/078 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
201
45.68%
$193.25
PSA 9 Mint
185
42.05%
$21.80
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
37
8.41%
$15.16
PSA 7 Near Mint
10
2.27%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
3
0.68%
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PSA 5 Excellent
2
0.45%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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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 027/078 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.31 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.54

$0.31

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 —

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PSA 7 —

$15.16

PSA 8 −$15.12

$21.80

PSA 9 −$9.34

$193.25

PSA 10 +$139.82

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.31 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 027/078 Population Report

About Pikachu

Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number 027/078
Card RarityCommon
Pull Rate1 in 4.4 packs (22.7%)
IllustratorN-DESIGN Inc.
LanguageEnglish
Release Date01/07/2022
Regulation MarkF
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Pokémon GO
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

Buddy Bolt30+
If you played a Supporter card from your hand during this turn, this attack does 30 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Pikachu joyfully trotting along a sunlit path beside a person wearing yellow sneakers, with lush greenery softly blurred in the background, capturing a lively and cheerful moment outdoors.

Playability Overview

Pikachu's ability to boost damage with Supporter cards encourages a balanced strategy of attack and resource management but requires careful planning due to its low HP and energy cost.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric AdventureThis Pikachu radiates cheerful energy with its bright yellow tones and playful pose! It’s perfect for a “Fun in the Sun” page. Pair it with other lively Electric types or Pokémon that embody a playful spirit, capturing that vibrant summer vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Urban / Joyful / Bright Yellow / Playtime / Pokémon GO

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Pikachu #027/078 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu #027/078 from Pokémon GO — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu #027/078 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu has moved down 40.4% to $0.31. PSA 10 copies are up 0% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Pikachu #027/078?

Pikachu #027/078 appears roughly 1 in 4.4 packs, which works out at 22.7% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Pokémon GO.

How rare is Pikachu #027/078?

Pikachu #027/078 is a Common, one of the higher rarity tiers in Pokémon GO.

Is Pikachu #027/078 worth grading?

At $0.31 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $193.25, giving a net return of +$139.82 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$9.34 and PSA 8 returns −$15.12, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu #027/078 exist?

PSA have graded 440 copies of Pikachu #027/078, of which 201 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 45.7%, or roughly 1 in 2.2 graded copies.

Is Pikachu #027/078 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 45.7% gem rate, Pikachu grades better than the Pokémon GO average by 18.9 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Pikachu #027/078?

Pikachu #027/078 was illustrated by N-DESIGN Inc., who has illustrated 157 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Pikachu #027/078 legal in tournaments?

Pikachu #027/078 carries regulation mark F and is currently not legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Pikachu #027/078 released?

Pikachu #027/078 was released on 1 July 2022 as part of Pokémon GO. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Pikachu 027/078