Most Expensive Pikachu Pokémon Cards: Top Japanese Listings

The most expensive Pikachu Pokémon cards in our Japanese listings are PSA 10 promos, led by Pikachu PROMO 279/XY-P at a listing price of ¥5,450,000 and Luigi Pikachu XY-P 296/XY-P at ¥3,009,000. Below them are eight more ranked Pikachu listings, from Tag Bolt to Shibuya Pikachu.

Updated November 9, 2026

What Are the Most Expensive Pikachu Pokémon Cards We List Today?

The ten highest-priced Pikachu cards we list today run from ¥5,450,000 down to ¥170,490, and all ten are PSA 10 cards. The ranking covers only items we currently list, so it is not a ranking of every Pikachu card in the world.

Eight of the ten are promotional cards. Only Tag Bolt and the Old Back card come from an expansion pack. Each of the ten is listed as one card in a PSA case, and each product page shows its own price, so open the page of the card you want before you order.

Which Pikachu Card Has the Highest Listing Price?

The highest-priced Pikachu we list is the PSA 10 Pikachu PROMO 279/XY-P from the XY-P Promotional cards, at a listing price of ¥5,450,000. It sits ahead of the second card by more than ¥2,400,000.

The card is graded PSA 10 (Gem Mint). PSA 10 is the highest grade certifiable by Professional Sports Authenticator, awarded only to cards in flawless, gem mint condition. Our listing notes that the PSA case may have minor scratches or marks on its surface, so look at the front and back photos before you order.

The product name gives the details you need to identify it: the card is named Pikachu, its number is 279/XY-P, its rarity is PROMO, and its set is the XY-P Promotional cards. Stock levels can change, so in some cases your order may take a little longer to ship.

Why Is Luigi Pikachu the Second Most Expensive Pikachu Card?

Luigi Pikachu XY-P 296/XY-P is second because our listing price is ¥3,009,000, the next one down after card 279/XY-P. The card is the promotional card from the “Luigi Pikachu Special BOX”, and ours is a PSA 10.

Both of the top two cards belong to the XY-P series, as does the poncho card at rank 5. Together the XY-P cards fill three of the ten places. See the Luigi Pikachu listing for its photos and grading details. Like the top card, it is a single graded card in a PSA case, and the same note about minor scratches or marks on the case applies.

Which Pikachu Cards Are Listed Between ¥300,000 and ¥750,000?

Four Pikachu cards sit in that band: Pikachu & Zekrom GX (¥732,964), Old Back (¥558,306), the poncho Pikachu (¥459,992) and Sapporo Pikachu (¥326,164).

Pikachu & Zekrom GX SR (SA), SM9 101/095, is the only Tag Bolt card in the ranking. The Old Back card, PMCG1-2, comes from the Expansion Pack “Pocket Monster Card Game” Resale. The other two are promos. The set code and number in each product name identify the card you are buying.

What Do the Lower Five Listings Cost?

The lower five Pikachu listings run from Sapporo Pikachu at ¥326,164 to Shibuya Pikachu at ¥170,490. In between are Tohoku Pikachu SM-P 088 at ¥298,123, Red’s Pikachu SM-P 270 at ¥186,817 and Tea Party Pikachu SM-P 325 at ¥182,263.

Four of these five are SM-P Promotional cards, and Shibuya Pikachu comes from the S-P Promotional cards. Stock and prices on our shop can change, so confirm on the product page.

Are These Pikachu Prices Market Value?

No. Every figure in this article is Samurai Sword Tokyo’s own listing price on November 9, 2026, not a market price or a sold price. Our pages give set, number and grade, but no sales history, so treat the ranking as a view of our shelf only.

Prices on our site change, so open the product page for the current figure before you decide. For another Pikachu PSA 10 listing, see our guides to the Captain Pikachu PSA 10 CBB1C 07 listing and the Pikachu Van Gogh PSA 10 SVP EN 085 promo.

How Do Pikachu Cards From 30th CELEBRATION Fit In?

The 30th CELEBRATION Japanese expansion pack is a ¥360 product that includes one Pikachu card in every pack, so it is a different kind of Pikachu card from the PSA 10 listings above. It was released on September 16, 2026, and the official Japanese page lists 30 Kira Pikachu designs by 30 illustrators.

The English version has 30 different Pikachu rare versions, one in every booster pack, according to the official English expansion page. Pikachu & Zekrom-GX (Sun & Moon Team Up) is among its classic reprints, and the Japanese page also lists Pikachu & Zekrom-GX among the 30th anniversary reprints. Pokémon states that the 30th anniversary reprints cannot be used in the current Standard regulation, but can be used in any regulation where the original card is legal.

The same Japanese page also lists Pikachu ex among the day-themed illustrations, and the English page shows Pikachu ex (#53) among other cards. Our Tag Bolt listing is numbered SM9 101/095, so read the set code and number on any Pikachu & Zekrom-GX card you compare.

What Other Pikachu Items Does 30th CELEBRATION Include?

Beyond the booster pack, the official Japanese product page lists two Pikachu accessories: a Pikachu Card Holder at ¥800 and a 4-Pocket Collection File “Gather Up, Pikachu!” at ¥1,210, both released on September 16, 2026. These are accessories, not cards, so they sit outside the ranking above.

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The same official product list shows the 30th CELEBRATION Premium Deck Set: Eevee & Umbreon at ¥6,200 and the FUTURISTIC BOX at ¥27,500, sold at Pokémon Center Online. Nine card sets at ¥1,200 each were released on October 16, 2026, for example Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle.

The English expansion also has a range of box products. According to Pokémon’s press release, the Elite Trainer Box holds 9 booster packs, 1 illustration rare-style promo (Nidorina) and gameplay accessories, and the Knock Out Collection holds 2 booster packs, 1 foil promo (Eevee) and 1 commemorative coin. Our Knock Out Collection guide covers that box in detail.

How Do I Buy a PSA 10 Pikachu Card From Japan?

Add the card to your cart, pay in Japanese yen, and we ship by FedEx with a tracking number. Our shipping policy gives two services:

• FedEx International Connect Plus: usually 3-7 business days after dispatch.
• FedEx International Priority: usually 2-5 business days after dispatch.

Both are estimates only, and the shipping cost is calculated at checkout from your delivery address. There is no minimum order amount or quantity. Most orders are processed and shipped within 5 business days after PayPal or Wise payment has cleared. FedEx cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes, so give a physical address.

PSA cards may also be sold through our other sales channels, so a card shown online can sell before we lock the allocation. After your payment clears, we will secure the PSA card matching your order, even if additional sourcing is required, and dispatch may take longer in that case. We will provide status updates whenever the schedule changes.

The delivery dates you see on the website, at checkout or in carrier tools are estimates. They do not include handling time, weekends, Japanese national holidays, customs processing, carrier congestion, weather or destination-country conditions. Once the order has been handed to FedEx, delivery timing is controlled by the carrier and destination-country authorities.

How Does Payment Work for a High-Priced Pikachu Card?

All payments are made in Japanese yen, and Wise bank transfer is the only method without the 5% payment processing fee. The payment methods page lists Wise, PayPal, credit and debit cards through PayPal, and PayPal Pay Later.

For Wise, the deadline depends on your choice at checkout. Without a screenshot, the order is cancelled automatically if payment has not been received within 12 hours. With a screenshot, upload it within 5 days of placing the order; the order price is then held for a total of 10 days. The screenshot option requires an account and is not available at guest checkout. Enter the payment reference SST-{order number} exactly as issued.

If you pay by SWIFT, a receiving fee of JPY 611 is deducted before the funds reach us, so add JPY 611 to your order total. The page also asks you to select the OUR charge option so that correspondent bank fees are covered on your side.

PayPal and card payments carry the 5% processing fee. Cards are paid through PayPal: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB, with the offer decided by PayPal for your country and card. PayPal Pay Later is offered and operated by PayPal, not by us, and availability is not guaranteed. Any difference between the amount we charge and your statement comes from exchange rates and conversion fees set by your provider. For sources beyond us, read where to get Japanese Pokémon cards.

What Should I Check Before I Order a Pikachu Card?

Check the set code, the card number, the grade and your shipping address, in that order. The set code and number tell you which Pikachu you are buying, and the grade line confirms it is PSA 10 (Gem Mint).

If you spot an address error while the order is paid and the shipment has not yet been scheduled, you can update the shipping address yourself from My Account > Orders. The destination country cannot be changed, and the shipping method stays as selected at checkout. If shipping to the new address costs more, you pay the difference before dispatch. Once the shipment is scheduled, the self-service change closes. Read the full shipping policy for the exact conditions.

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