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Pikachu Birthday
Sword & Shield•2021
$34.60Market Price
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Pikachu Birthday Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
This Celebrations Classic Collection card is a reprint of the famously quirky Birthday Pikachu, one of the most nostalgic promo designs ever made because players could literally write their own birthday onto the card.
Card History
What makes Birthday Pikachu unforgettable to collectors is its gimmick attack, which changes based on whether it is actually your birthday, making it one of the most playful pieces of card design in Pokémon TCG history.
Artist
The Celebrations version keeps artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, preserving the original promo’s storybook-style charm instead of replacing it with modern art.
Cultural Impact
Birthday Pikachu began in Japan as a special promotional card released in 1998 to celebrate the second anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which gives the Celebrations reprint a direct link to the hobby’s earliest commemorative era.
Set Lore
Its inclusion in Celebrations feels especially fitting because the set was built as Pokémon’s 25th-anniversary tribute, and Birthday Pikachu is one of the clearest symbols of the franchise’s long-running collector culture.
Card Reference
About Pikachu Birthday
Pikachu Birthday is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Celebrations set, card number 24. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Sword & Shield era, and was released in 2021. The current market price is $34.60, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Celebrations
- Card Number
- #24
- Release Year
- 2021
- Language
- English
- Era
- Sword & Shield
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Pikachu Birthday?
The current market price of Pikachu Birthday is $34.60. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Pikachu Birthday from?
Pikachu Birthday is from the Pokemon Celebrations set, card number 24, released in 2021.
Is Pikachu Birthday worth grading?
Whether Pikachu Birthday 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 Birthday?
You can buy or sell Pikachu Birthday 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.