Pikachu 40 / 147 Pokemon Card from Burning Shadows Set

About the Pikachu Pokémon Card

Pikachu is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Burning Shadows set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 40/147 and is classified as Common. The Burning Shadows set was released on August 5, 2017.

The card includes the flavor text: “A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.”.

Pikachu Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Pikachu

Card number: 40/147

Set: Burning Shadows

Series: Sun & Moon

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Lightning

HP: 60

Artist: Saya Tsuruta

Release date: August 5, 2017

National Pokédex number: 25

Why Collect the Pikachu Pokémon Card?

Pikachu is most often collected as part of a complete Burning Shadows 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.

Artwork and Illustration of the Pikachu Pokémon Card

Pikachu was illustrated by Saya Tsuruta.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Pikachu Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Pikachu is about $5.48. Recent listings range from roughly $0.35 (low) to $60.35 (high), with a mid-point near $5.11. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Burning Shadows set has a median card value near $0.47 and an average near $8.24, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +60% over the last 7 days and +60% 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 Burning Shadows set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Pikachu Pokémon Card

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.

How Rare Is the Pikachu Pokémon Card?

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.

Other Printings of Pikachu

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.

Final Thoughts on the Pikachu Pokémon Card

The Pikachu pokémon card is a Common card from the Burning Shadows set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Burning Shadows set. Its current aggregated market price is about $5.48; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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