
Pikachu is a Basic Pokémon card from the Boundaries Crossed set, part of the Black & White series. It has a Lightning type and 60 HP. The card features…
Pikachu is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Boundaries Crossed set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 50/149 and is classified as Common. The Boundaries Crossed set was released on November 7, 2012.
The card includes the flavor text: “It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.”.
Card name: Pikachu
Card number: 50/149
Set: Boundaries Crossed
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Lightning
HP: 60
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: November 7, 2012
National Pokédex number: 25
Pikachu is most often collected as part of a complete Boundaries Crossed set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Pikachu was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Pikachu is about
For context, the Boundaries Crossed set has a median card value near .50 and an average near 2.18, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -4% over the last 7 days and +3% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Boundaries Crossed set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Pikachu is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
As a Common card, Pikachu was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Pikachu appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Pokémon Rumble 7 (around $750), POP Series 5 12 (around $435) and Rising Rivals 112 (around $314).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Pikachu pokémon card is a Common card from the Boundaries Crossed set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Boundaries Crossed set. Its current aggregated market price is about 8.77; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Pikachu is from the Boundaries Crossed set (Black & White series), numbered 50/149 with the Common rarity.
Pikachu is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
As a Common card, Pikachu was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
The Boundaries Crossed set was released on November 7, 2012.
Yes. Pikachu appears on 115 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.