Market outlook
Declining Outlook 3/10
Recent trackers report falling prices: TCGIndex shows a 34.4% 90-day decline, while ValueMyCard's reported market-price series falls from $937.35 on September 27 to $628.04 on October 24, 2026.
Next months. Recent data points downward, but the sources do not establish whether the decline will continue or stabilize.
Long term. Uncertain; collector demand may persist, but future value depends on supply, condition, continued interest, and broader Pokémon-card market conditions.
History
Pikachu is a Pokémon species from the Pokémon franchise and is listed as National Pokédex #25.
- This English card is Pikachu ex, card 276/217, a Special Illustration Rare from Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes.
- The set released January 30, 2026.
- The card is illustrated by booota and depicts a 200 HP Basic Lightning-type Pokémon ex.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Special Illustration Rare
- First printed in
- Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Medium
- It is a numbered SIR in a 217-card set.
- One third-party source estimates roughly 1 in 1,528 packs for this specific card, based on an assumed equal chance among SIRs; this is not an official pull-rate or print-run figure.
Collector notes
Condition. Inspect centering, corners, edges, and the textured foil surface for whitening, dents, scratches, and print defects.
Storage. Use a clean sleeve and rigid top loader or a protective card holder; store away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
Authenticity. Compare the card number, SIR rarity, artwork, texture, and print quality with verified examples. The search results do not establish a specific authentication test.
Sources: press.pokemon.com, pokemon.com, tcgplayer.com, serebii.net, lastsold.com