| Set | HeartGold & SoulSilver |
| Card number | 78 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 60 |
| Artist | match |
| Released | Feb 2010 |
Pikachu #78 Value (HeartGold & SoulSilver)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Despite a Common rarity label, Pikachu number 78 has become one of the more valuable cards in the 2010 HeartGold and SoulSilver set, ranking fourteenth among 124 entries. The straightforward base-set placement contrasts with the higher-rarity Prime, LEGEND, and secret cards around it. Credited to match, it represents notable demand within an otherwise ordinary checklist slot.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $43.08 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €8.99 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €2.98 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €2.59 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 441 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $854.94 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
What sets the price of Pikachu #78
Pikachu #78 is a Common Pokémon card from HeartGold & SoulSilver, the HeartGold & SoulSilver era (2010). It ranks as number 33 by price out of 124 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 20x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($43.08 to $43.08). The illustration is by match.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 8 | $115.65 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $854.94 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $228.60 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $98.92 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $38.82 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Pikachu price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €8.21 | $43.08 |
| Oct 2026 | €1.44 | $43.08 |
| Sep 2026 | €6.72 | $43.08 |
| Aug 2026 | €7.52 | $32.15 |
| Jul 2026 | €6.48 | $6.82 |
| Jun 2026 | €5.98 | $6.82 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pikachu #78 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $43.08, a PSA 10 sells for around $854.94 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €8.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Pikachu #78 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Pikachu #78 sells for about $854.94 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $43.08 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Pikachu #78 rare?
Pikachu #78 is printed at Common rarity and ranks number 33 by price among the 124 cards in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Pikachu #78 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $43.08.
Is Pikachu #78 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 19.8x raw ($811.86 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Pikachu I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (78) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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