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Pikachu

Mega Evolution

30th Celebration · #26 · Pikachu Rare · 2026

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Set position: 26 / 161
Release year: 2026
Rarity: Pikachu Rare
HP: 70
Subtype: Basic
Retreat cost: 2 energy
Regulation mark: J
Illustrator: Takeshi Nakamura
Pokédex #: 25
Series: Mega Evolution

Competitive performance

From real Standard tournament decks over the last 180 days.

Meta inclusion: 0% of decks; 3.83 copies on average · 12 decks

Plays well with

Cards most often run alongside this one in tournament decks over the last 180 days — ranked by how distinctive the pairing is.

Raichu

in 100% of decks · 13 seen

Counter Gain

in 92% of decks · 12 seen

Voltaic Lightning Energy

in 92% of decks · 12 seen

Carmine

in 92% of decks · 12 seen

Froslass

in 92% of decks · 12 seen

Precious Trolley

in 85% of decks · 11 seen

Snorunt

in 92% of decks · 12 seen

Risky Ruins

in 92% of decks · 12 seen

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About this card

HP: 70Type:LLightningSubtype: Basic

CPeer At

Your opponent reveals their hand.

Weakness:F×2

Retreat cost:CC

Tournament play

This printing of Pikachu has no recent tournament appearances, but a different printing is currently a meta staple.

Pikachu ex — Surging Sparks

Played in 72 recent decks

Frequently asked

How can I tell if my Pikachu is real?

Pikachu is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.

What is Pikachu worth?

As of the latest data, there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.

What set is Pikachu from?

Pikachu is from the Pokémon set "30th Celebration" in the Mega Evolution series, released in 2026.

What rarity is Pikachu?

Pikachu is a Pikachu Rare card in the 30th Celebration set.

Pikachu in the news

Recent posts from card communities and trading-card press mentioning Pikachu.

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