Pikachu ex

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 8/10

The card benefits from enduring Pikachu demand and strong chase-card status, but modern Japanese supply and the existence of multiple Pikachu ex variants should keep prices from rising uncontrollably unless population data remains tight. High-grade copies should stay firmer than raw copies.

Next months. Likely to trade in a relatively tight range with short bursts of volatility around listings, auction events, and grading population updates.

Long term. Over 1-3 years, strong demand should preserve value, with the best upside concentrated in graded 10 and other top-grade copies. Raw copies may remain more price-sensitive and trend flatter unless the card becomes scarcer in high grade.

History

Pikachu is the franchise mascot and one of the most recognizable Pokémon in the world, originally introduced in the first generation of Pokémon and closely associated with Electric-type gameplay, anime branding, and global Pokémon merchandising. On this card, Pikachu is depicted as a powerful ex-style card from the Scarlet & Violet era, reflecting the modern TCG's emphasis on high-impact, highly collectible chase cards.

This card first appeared in the Japanese Scarlet & Violet expansion 'Super Electric Breaker' in 2024. The specific card referenced by the user appears to be the Secret Rare Full Art Pikachu ex numbered 122/106, which is part of the Japanese set numbering for that release.

• Pikachu ex from Super Electric Breaker is widely regarded as one of the chase cards of the set and has been highlighted as the set's most valuable card by market coverage.
• The set contains multiple Pikachu ex variants, including a Special Art Rare version and other numbered versions, which can cause confusion when identifying the exact card by number and rarity.
• Market data shows strong price separation between raw copies and high-grade graded 10 copies, indicating significant collector demand for condition-sensitive examples.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

High

First printed in

Japanese Scarlet & Violet: Super Electric Breaker

Demand

Very High

Supply

Medium

• Secret Rare numbering above the main set sequence
• High collector demand for Pikachu as a mascot character
• Premium for full-art/chase-card treatment
• Grade sensitivity due to modern print and surface issues

Collector notes

Condition. Check centering, corner whitening, edge wear, surface scratches, and print lines, with special attention to the glossy full-art surface. Japanese high-value cards often show factory edge nicks and subtle holo scratching that can reduce grade. Verify that the card is the correct numbered Secret Rare Full Art version, since other Pikachu ex versions from the same set exist.

Storage. Store in a fresh sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder immediately after handling. Keep it away from humidity, heat, and direct light, and avoid repeated sleeving/unsleeving because full-art surfaces scratch easily. For long-term value, use archival-quality materials and consider graded/graded/graded grading if the card appears near mint or better.

Authenticity. Confirm the Japanese text, set logo, card numbering, print texture, and holo finish match official Super Electric Breaker production. Compare font sharpness, energy symbols, and the texture pattern against known authentic copies. Counterfeits often have incorrect texture, washed-out colors, poor card stock feel, or mismatched numbering; grading company encapsulation or seller provenance helps reduce risk.