Detective Pikachu
Detective Pikachu · 10/18 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
10/18
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Detective Pikachu: Rarity & Collectibility
Detective Pikachu in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #10/18 of the Detective Pikachu set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Detective Pikachu?
In 2026, a Near Mint Detective Pikachu (Rare, Detective Pikachu #10/18) changes hands at roughly $6.75, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $6.75, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $2.14. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $6.75, Lightly Played $4.25, Moderately Played $3.13, Heavily Played $2.34, Damaged $2.14 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Detective Pikachu is valued near $299.99 — about 44x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Detective Pikachu: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Detective Pikachu sits around $299.99 — roughly 44x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $32.00, CGC 10 $39.99, CGC 9.5 $13.93 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.96 | $8.96 | $8.96 | 18 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.97 | $9.97 | $9.97 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $12.46 | $12.46 | $12.46 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.19 | $12.19 | $12.19 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $13.93 | $13.93 | $13.93 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $299.99 | $299.99 | $299.99 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 31 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 8 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.14 | $1.99 | $4.56 | 73 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.34 | $2.34 | $2.34 | 35 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.60 | 371 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.13 | $3.08 | $3.08 | 148 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.75 | $5.00 | $13.99 | 755 |
Collector Outlook for Detective Pikachu
Detective Pikachu holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Detective Pikachu on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
