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Pikachu 26/83

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Set: Generations Released: Feb 22, 2016

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Common Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida Pull Rate:1 in 6.1 packs (16.4%) Evolves To: Raichu

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3.52 $0.25 (6.63%)

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19.50 $1.11 (6.04%)

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93.59 $5.26 (5.95%)

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Pikachu 26/83 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	578.06	—	x164
PSA9	65.78	34.66%	x19
PSA8.5	23.79	—	x6.8
PSA8	51.71	1.35%	x15
PSA7	30.54	14.64%	x8.7

Pikachu 26/83 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
46
12.64%
$578.06
PSA 9 Mint
151
41.48%
$65.78
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
102
28.02%
$51.71
PSA 7 Near Mint
39
10.71%
$30.54
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
17
4.67%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
0.27%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
2
0.55%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.27%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.27%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Pikachu 26/83 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.52 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $36.23

$3.52

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 —

$30.54

PSA 7 −$4.95

$51.71

PSA 8 +$13.47

$65.78

PSA 9 +$25.71

$578.06

PSA 10 +$471.39

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.52 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 26/83 Population Report

About Pikachu

It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number 26/83
Card RarityCommon
Pull Rate1 in 6.1 packs (16.4%)
IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
LanguageEnglish
Release Date22/02/2016
SeriesXY
Expansion Generations
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
Resistance Metal -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Nuzzle
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Quick Attack20+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Pikachu standing alert in a lush, sun-dappled forest clearing, its tail raised as if sensing the environment, surrounded by soft green foliage and a warm, glowing atmosphere.

Playability Overview

Pikachu’s low HP and coin-dependent moves make it a risky early attacker, but its potential to paralyze or deal extra damage can disrupt opponents when used strategically.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Sunny DayThis Pikachu radiates warmth with its cheerful expression and bright colors. It perfectly fits in a "Joyful Moments" page, surrounded by other upbeat Electric-types. The soft lighting and playful vibe make it a great companion for cards like Ampharos or Electabuzz that capture that same sunny energy.Additional Binder Suggestions: Meadow / Cheerful / Bright Yellow / Playtime / Happy Vibes

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Pikachu #26/83 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu #26/83 from Generations — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu #26/83 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu has moved down 6.6% to $3.52. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Pikachu #26/83?

Pikachu #26/83 appears roughly 1 in 6.1 packs, which works out at 16.4% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Generations.

How rare is Pikachu #26/83?

Pikachu #26/83 is a Common, one of the higher rarity tiers in Generations.

Is Pikachu #26/83 worth grading?

At $3.52 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $578.06, giving a net return of +$471.39 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$25.71 and PSA 8 returns +$13.47, so PSA 8, 9 and 10 can all return a profit on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu #26/83 exist?

PSA have graded 364 copies of Pikachu #26/83, of which 46 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 12.6%, or roughly 1 in 7.9 graded copies.

Is Pikachu #26/83 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 12.6% gem rate, Pikachu grades worse than the Generations average by 0.8 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Pikachu #26/83?

Pikachu #26/83 was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, who has illustrated 802 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Pikachu #26/83 released?

Pikachu #26/83 was released on 22 February 2016 as part of Generations. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Pikachu 26/83