Pikachu 16 / 17 Pokemon Card from POP Series 2 Set

About the Pikachu Pokémon Card

Pikachu is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the POP Series 2 set, part of the POP series. It carries the collector number 16/17 and is classified as Common. The POP Series 2 set was released on August 1, 2005.

Pikachu Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Pikachu

Card number: 16/17

Set: POP Series 2

Series: POP

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Lightning

HP: 40

Artist: Yuka Morii

Release date: August 1, 2005

National Pokédex number: 25

Why Collect the Pikachu Pokémon Card?

Pikachu is most often collected as part of a complete POP Series 2 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 Yuka Morii.

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 $48.37. Recent listings range from roughly $37.00 (low) to $360 (high), with a mid-point near $62.50. 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 POP Series 2 set has a median card value near

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the POP Series 2 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 POP Series 2 set (POP series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the POP Series 2 set. Its current aggregated market price is about $48.37; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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