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Pikachu
Sword & Shield•2021
$6.13Market Price
Raw NM
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Pikachu Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This Celebrations Pikachu is a deliberate full-art tribute to the original Base Set Pikachu, and collectors love it because Mitsuhiro Arita returned to illustrate the anniversary version himself.
Set Lore
Pikachu being card #005 in Celebrations places Pokémon’s mascot near the front of the 25th anniversary set, a fitting spotlight card in an expansion created to honor the TCG’s history.
Cultural Impact
Pikachu is the face of the entire franchise, and that mascot status gives this anniversary holo extra emotional weight for collectors who grew up with Pokémon across games, anime, and merchandise.
Card History
Pikachu became globally iconic largely through its long-running role as Ash Ketchum’s partner in the anime, which is why even a simple holo like this can feel instantly nostalgic when pulled.
Artist
Having Mitsuhiro Arita on this card matters because he is one of the defining early Pokémon TCG artists, and his connection to classic-era card art makes this Celebrations Pikachu feel like a bridge between 1999-era collecting and the modern hobby.
Card Reference
About Pikachu
Pikachu is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Celebrations set, card number 5. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Sword & Shield era, and was released in 2021. The current market price is $6.13, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 13 listings currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Celebrations
- Card Number
- #5
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2021
- Language
- English
- Era
- Sword & Shield
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Pikachu?
The current market price of Pikachu is $6.13. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Pikachu from?
Pikachu is from the Pokemon Celebrations set, card number 5, released in 2021.
Is Pikachu worth grading?
Whether Pikachu is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Pikachu?
You can buy or sell Pikachu on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.