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Pikachu
151 · 173/198
Pikachu 173/198 (Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare, PSA 10): $520.50 market price, median of 6 verified sales between Sep 22, 2026 and Sep 25, 2026 (range $504.99–$569.99). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/pikachu-173-165/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Pikachu 173/198 (Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare, PSA 9): $80.00 market price, median of 5 verified sales between Sep 24, 2026 and Sep 25, 2026 (range $75.00–$82.00). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/pikachu-173-165/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Values as of Sep 27, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 118197482 | $80.00 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 119784929 | $75.00 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 111651624 | $569.99 | eBay fixed | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 99970851 | $521.00 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 154086609 | $520.00 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 117407499 | $82.00 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 88723268 | $77.33 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 109501117 | $80.00 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 111374247 | $504.99 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA Sales of Similar Items row; lot #377504095818. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 167591548 | $521.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA Sales of Similar Items row; lot #298660792563. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 88388560 | $505.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed PSA Sales of Similar Items row; lot #188961537107. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 171452007 | $527.50 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA Sales of Similar Items row; lot #298664776374. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 133596245 | $85.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA Sales of Similar Items row; lot #237061703569. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 158693537 | $100.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer PSA Sales of Similar Items row; lot #227499930764. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 143508543 | $95.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer PSA Sales of Similar Items row; lot #820112795713. | Excluded | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. 4 sales were excluded (reasons on hover). Asking prices are never listed here.
Raw-condition estimates
Raw-condition estimates from Scrydex based on TCGplayer marketplace data, updated Sep 27, 2026. The method is not published, so these are shown separately and never used in CardVolume’s market price, which comes only from documented sales. Raw estimates are not comparable with graded sale prices.
| Condition / grade | Low | Market | High | 30-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw · NM | $76.00 | $76.96 | — | |
| Raw · LP | $72.99 | $75.72 | — | |
| Raw · MP | $69.55 | $58.82 | — | |
| Raw · HP | — | $46.74 | — | |
| Raw · DM | $48.98 | $37.77 | — |
Data: Scrydex. Provider estimates are not sales records.
Price chart
Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare · PSA 10
Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare · PSA 9
Graded population
No sourced population figure yet.
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.
Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Pikachu
Pikachu 173/165 is an English Illustration Rare from Scarlet & Violet—151. Collectors search for it because it combines the franchise’s most recognizable Pokémon with the nostalgia-focused 151 set.
Why this card matters
Verified factPikachu 173/165 is part of Scarlet & Violet—151, a set built around the original Kanto Pokémon. The card’s identity is specific: MEW/sv3-5, Illustration Rare, English language, and Hiroyuki Yamamoto artwork. Its importance in collector searches comes from Pikachu’s broad demand, the 151 theme, and the overset 173/165 numbering. The official set page documents 151 product launches beginning September 22, 2023, and the catalog page identifies this exact card. No print-run quantity was found, so scarcity claims should not be made from set popularity alone. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factUse the lower number and set code before looking at price: this card is Pikachu 173/165 from 151, not a promo, reverse holo, base-set Pikachu, or another Scarlet & Violet-era Pikachu. PSA comps should match 2023 Pokemon MEW EN-151 #173 Pikachu Illustration Rare. The card is an Illustration Rare with Hiroyuki Yamamoto credit and the MEW/sv3-5 identity. Keep English PSA 10, PSA 9, raw, and other-grader copies separate. Because Pikachu has many popular cards, title-only searches are especially likely to pull in wrong comps. [1][3][4]
What moves the price between versions and grades
AnalysisThe documented PSA rows show grade as the main sorting rule in this batch. PSA 10 comps from September 2026 were much higher than PSA 9 comps, so the grade premium cannot be ignored. Sale type also matters because auction and fixed-price rows may not represent the same selling conditions. The source evidence is limited to graded sales opened through PSA cert pages; no raw sold listing was entered. For a raw card, centering, surface, corners, and texture need inspection before estimating whether grading is worth the cost and delay. [3][4]
Authenticity checks
AnalysisCompare against the official 151 context and an exact card reference for name, MEW set identity, 173/165 numbering, Illustration Rare rarity, artwork, and text. Review front and back photos, texture, print quality, edges, and seller history. For a slab, confirm the PSA cert and label but do not stop there; copied cert numbers exist, and the holder/card in the listing must match the record. Do not use destructive tests. Be cautious with listings that use broad wording like “151 Pikachu rare” without clear number, language, and condition evidence. [1][3]
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Supply events
- Sep 22, 2023 · same packs new productOfficial Scarlet & Violet—151 product page documents multiple 151 products launching on September 22, 2023, including the Booster Bundle and Elite Trainer Box. Source
- Oct 6, 2023 · same packs new productOfficial Scarlet & Violet—151 product page documents later 151 products launching October 6, 2023, including the Ultra-Premium Collection and ex collections. Source
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 10 151 Pikachu 173/165 worth?
How much is a PSA 9 151 Pikachu 173/165 worth?
Who illustrated Pikachu 173/165 from 151?
How many PSA 10 Pikachu 173/165 cards exist?
Is Pikachu 173/165 part of the regular 165-card numbering?
Sources
- Pikachu · 151 (MEW) #173 — PkmnCards (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Scarlet & Violet—151 — Pokemon.com (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 94117814 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 126231884 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- No dated population source was found that stated an as-of date.
- No qualifying raw sold listing was opened.
- No official print-run quantity was found.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · reviewed by CardVolume editorial (owner-approved) on Sep 27, 2026 · updated Sep 27, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
