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Surfing Pikachu
Platinum•2009
$355.25Market Price
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Surfing Pikachu Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Surfing Pikachu from Rising Rivals is a true secret rare, numbered 114/111, making it one of the set’s famous out-of-number chase cards from the Platinum era.
Artist
This card’s retro charm is especially meaningful because artist Toshinao Aoki’s very first Pokémon TCG card was Surfing Pikachu back in 1997, and Rising Rivals later revived his classic Surfing Pikachu art as a throwback.
In-Game
Surfing Pikachu is tied to one of the franchise’s coolest secrets: the Pikachu’s Beach minigame in Pokémon Yellow, which originally required a Pikachu that knew Surf to unlock.
Card History
The surfing-Pikachu idea became so iconic that Bulbapedia directly links it to the anime episode "The Pi-Kahuna," giving this card a connection to one of Pikachu’s most memorable beachside legends.
Cultural Impact
Surfing Pikachu became a recurring piece of Pokémon history beyond this card, appearing again in games and media like Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, and later anime references, which helped turn the surfboard Pikachu into a long-running fan-favorite variant.
Card Reference
About Surfing Pikachu
Surfing Pikachu is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Rising Rivals set, card number 114. This card has a Secret Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Platinum era, and was released in 2009. The current market price is $355.25, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Rising Rivals
- Card Number
- #114
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Release Year
- 2009
- Language
- English
- Era
- Platinum
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Surfing Pikachu?
The current market price of Surfing Pikachu is $355.25. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Surfing Pikachu from?
Surfing Pikachu is from the Pokemon Rising Rivals set, card number 114, released in 2009.
Is Surfing Pikachu worth grading?
Whether Surfing 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 Surfing Pikachu?
You can buy or sell Surfing 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.