Market outlook
Declining Outlook 4/10
Available price tracking shows a sharp decline since release, including a reported 94% drop on one marketplace, while observed raw prices cluster in the low single digits.[2][6]
Next months. Prices are likely to remain volatile but generally soft over the next 3-6 months as product is opened and more copies enter the market. Near-mint raw copies are most likely to trade in the low single digits unless a scarce variation or grading premium emerges.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, the regular version is more likely to remain inexpensive or gradually stabilize than appreciate substantially. Stronger performance would require constrained supply, exceptional high-grade population scarcity, a meaningful error, or sustained anniversary nostalgia; ordinary raw and moderately graded copies have limited investment upside.
History
Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Red and Green in Japan in 1996. It is the evolved form of Pichu and evolves into Raichu with a Thunder Stone. Pikachu became the franchise mascot through its prominent role alongside Ash Ketchum in the Pokémon animated series and its broad presence in games, merchandise, and promotional products.
This card was first released in the English Pokémon TCG set ME: 30th Celebration on September 16, 2026. It is numbered 036/128, is illustrated by OKACHEKE, and features Pikachu as a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP.[3][5][9]
- The card's attack is Slight Intrusion, which does 40 damage and also causes Pikachu to do 10 damage to itself.[2][5][9]
- The card is identified as part of a 30-Pikachu commemorative subset, listed as card 14/30 within that subset.[8][10]
- Available listings identify the card as a holofoil and place it in the ME: 30th Celebration expansion.[2][3][7]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Common
- Print run
- Very High
- First printed in
- ME: 30th Celebration
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Abundant
- Pikachu creates strong collector demand despite the card's low rarity.
- The card is part of a commemorative 30-Pikachu subset, which may encourage set-completion demand.[8][10]
- The 30th Celebration product is described as containing at least 128 cards and includes new cards and reprints, suggesting broad distribution rather than scarcity.[10]
- No special stamp, alternate-art designation, or scarce parallel variant was provided for this card.
Collector notes
Condition. Inspect centering, whitening on the edges and corners, surface scratches, print lines, holofoil defects, dents, and bends. Because the card is a modern holofoil, surface scratching and factory print imperfections can materially affect grading. Check the back for edge wear and discoloration, especially along the corners.
Storage. Store the card in a snug penny sleeve followed by a semi-rigid holder or top loader. Keep it upright in a cool, dry, temperature-stable location away from sunlight, humidity, dust, and pressure. For valuable copies, use a reputable grading service and avoid PVC holders.
Authenticity. Compare the card with verified scans for layout, typography, attack text, set numbering, holofoil pattern, copyright line, and OKACHEKE's illustration credit. Check that the card stock, blue Pokémon card back, colors, borders, and cut are consistent with genuine modern Pokémon cards. Suspiciously glossy surfaces, incorrect fonts, washed-out colors, overly thin or thick stock, and inaccurate holo patterns are warning signs. When buying a graded copy, verify the certification number directly with the grading company.
Sources: cardtrack.com, pokemonwizard.com, pricecharting.com, decktradr.com, tcgx.pl
