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Pikachu Pokémon cards: the rarest, the most beautiful and what they're worth
Updated on 16/10/2026
The legendary Pikachu cards
The Pikachu Illustrator, prize of a 1998 Japanese drawing contest, is the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold. Just below are the Pikachu trophy cards from 1990s Japanese tournaments. Among recent cards, the 2023 Van Gogh promo with the grey felt hat has become a cult item. The full story is in the most expensive cards ever.
The Japanese Pikachu cards to know
| Card | Set | Why it's special |
|---|---|---|
| Pikachu ex SAR | Super Electric Breaker | The most wanted SAR of the Scarlet & Violet era |
| Pikachu ex SAR | 30th Celebration | Two SARs by kantaro that form a single parade |
| Pikachu ex SAR | MEGA Dream ex | Illustrated by James Turner |
| Pikachu V CSR | VMAX Climax | Pikachu together with its Trainer |
| Pikachu AR | Pokemon Card 151 | The first-generation AR |
| Shiny Pikachu | Shiny Treasure ex | The shiny Pikachu |
Pikachu cards from our catalogue
Pikachu
173/165
39,99 €1 pcs
Pikachu ex
126/103
74,99 €3 pcs
How to collect Pikachu
Pikachu is the Pokémon with the most cards of all: collecting them all is impossible, but you can pick a thread. Only ARs and SARs, only one illustrator, only Japanese cards from one era. You'll find all the ideas in how to start a collection.
Below are the most expensive Pikachu cards in our catalogue, updated automatically.
The most expensive Pikachu cards in our catalogue
- 1
Pikachu 205/172VSTAR Universe · sold out390,99 € - 2
Pikachu ex SAR 132/106Super Electric Breaker · sold out359,49 € - 3
Pikachu VMAX CSR 223/184VMAX Climax · sold out221,49 € - 4
Pikachu V CSR 222/184VMAX Climax · sold out209,99 € - 5
Pikachu ex SAR 234/193MEGA Dream ex · sold out208,99 € - 6
Pikachu VMAX 279/184VMAX Climax · sold out149,99 € - 7
Pikachu ex SAR 127/10330th Celebration JP · sold out129,99 € - 8
Pikachu ex UR 136/106Super Electric Breaker · sold out129,49 € - 9
Pikachu ex SAR 126/10330th Celebration JP74,99 € - 10
Pikachu 236/190Shiny Treasure ex · sold out65,99 € - 11
Pikachu CHR 073/071Dark Phantasma · sold out64,99 € - 12
Pikachu ex 236/187Terastal Festival ex · sold out59,49 € - 13
Pikachu 136/10330th Celebration JP · sold out57,99 € - 14
Pikachu AR 173/165Pokemon Card 15139,99 € - 15
Pikachu ex SR 122/106Super Electric Breaker · sold out36,99 € - 16
Pikachu & Zekrom 160/10330th Celebration JP · sold out36,99 €
Frequently asked questions
What's the most expensive Pikachu card?+
The Pikachu Illustrator graded PSA 10, sold for about $16.5 million in February 2026: it's also the most expensive Pokémon card ever.
Which are the most beautiful Pikachu cards to collect?+
The special illustrations: Pikachu ex SAR from Super Electric Breaker, the two Pikachu ex SARs from 30th Celebration that form a single parade, the VMAX Climax CSRs and ARs like the one from 151.
What is the Van Gogh Pikachu?+
It's the 2023 promo card from the collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam: Pikachu wearing the grey felt hat from the painter's self-portrait. It's highly sought after.
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