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Pikachu V 170/185

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Set: Vivid Voltage Released: Nov 13, 2020

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Rare Ultra Illustrator: Saki Hayashiro Evolves To: Raichu

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44.53 $2.19 (4.69%)

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Pikachu V 170/185 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	221.30	7.51%	x5.0
PSA9	30.00	—	x0.7
PSA8	31.82	—	x0.7
PSA7	42.41	—	x1.0

Pikachu V 170/185 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
3,619
57.63%
$221.30
PSA 9 Mint
2,125
33.84%
$30.00
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
368
5.86%
$31.82
PSA 7 Near Mint
75
1.19%
$42.41
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
62
0.99%
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PSA 5 Excellent
16
0.25%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
6
0.10%
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PSA 3 Very Good
2
0.03%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
2
0.03%
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Is Pikachu V 170/185 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $44.53 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $83.37

$44.53

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 —

$42.41

PSA 7 −$35.63

$31.82

PSA 8 −$44.85

$30

PSA 9 −$46.43

$221.30

PSA 10 +$120

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $44.53 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 170/185 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number 170/185
Card RarityRare Ultra
IllustratorSaki Hayashiro
LanguageEnglish
Release Date13/11/2020
Regulation MarkD
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Vivid Voltage
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

Charge
Search your deck for up to 2 Lightning Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
Thunderbolt200
Discard all Energy from this Pokémon.

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 with fierce determination, crackling with electric energy as lightning bolts streak through a vibrant pink and yellow background, ready to unleash a powerful Thunderbolt attack.

Playability Overview

Pikachu V offers quick energy acceleration and a powerful attack, but requires careful energy management due to discarding, making it effective for aggressive yet resource-conscious strategies.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric ShowdownThis Pikachu V card radiates energy! With its vibrant lightning background and dynamic pose, it deserves a spot on an "Electric Power" page. Pair it with other electrifying Pokémon like Zeraora or Raichu to amplify the high-energy vibes. Keep it at the center to really make it pop!Additional Binder Suggestions: Thunderstorm / Energetic / Bright Yellow / Electric Charge / Power Surge

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Pikachu V #170/185 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu V #170/185 from Vivid Voltage — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu V #170/185 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu V has moved down 4.7% to $44.53. PSA 10 copies are down 7.5% over the same period.

How rare is Pikachu V #170/185?

Pikachu V #170/185 is a Ultra Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Vivid Voltage.

Is Pikachu V #170/185 worth grading?

At $44.53 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $221.30, giving a net return of +$120.00 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$46.43 and PSA 8 returns −$44.85, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu V #170/185 exist?

PSA have graded 6,280 copies of Pikachu V #170/185, of which 3,619 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 57.6%, or roughly 1 in 1.7 graded copies.

Is Pikachu V #170/185 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 57.6% gem rate, Pikachu V grades better than the Vivid Voltage average by 18.8 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Pikachu V #170/185?

Pikachu V #170/185 was illustrated by Saki Hayashiro, who has illustrated 82 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Pikachu V #170/185 legal in tournaments?

Pikachu V #170/185 carries regulation mark D and is currently not legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Pikachu V #170/185 released?

Pikachu V #170/185 was released on 13 November 2020 as part of Vivid Voltage. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Pikachu V 170/185

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Pikachu V 170/185 Graded Prices

Pikachu V 170/185 Population Report

Is Pikachu V 170/185 worth grading?

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