--- title: "Pikachu 173/198 (151) price, verified sales and population" url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/pikachu-173-165/ category: Pokémon updated: 2026-09-28 as_of: 2026-11-11 source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com) --- # Pikachu 173/198 (151): price, verified sales and population > 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. ## Key facts - CardVolume lists 11 verified sales of the Pikachu 173/198 (151) as of November 11, 2026. - The Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare PSA 10 market price is $520.50, the median of 6 verified sales between September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026. - The Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare PSA 9 market price is $80.00, the median of 5 verified sales between September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026. - The highest verified sale on record is $569.99 for a Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare PSA 10 on September 25, 2026 at eBay. ## Market price by version and grade Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales. | Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population | |---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:| | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $520.50 | 6 | $520.00 (2026-09-25) | $569.99 (2026-09-25) | — | | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $80.00 | 5 | $75.00 (2026-09-25) | $82.00 (2026-09-24) | — | ## Verified sales Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass. | Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source | |---|---|---|---:|---|---|---| | 2026-09-25 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $80.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/126231884/psa) | | 2026-09-25 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $75.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/126231884/psa) | | 2026-09-25 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $569.99 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/94117814/psa) | | 2026-09-25 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $521.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/94117814/psa) | | 2026-09-25 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $520.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/94117814/psa) | | 2026-09-24 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $82.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/126231884/psa) | | 2026-09-24 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $77.33 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/126231884/psa) | | 2026-09-24 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $80.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/126231884/psa) | | 2026-09-23 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $504.99 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/94117814/psa) | | 2026-09-23 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $521.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/94117814/psa) | | 2026-09-22 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $505.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/94117814/psa) | ## How to identify each version - **Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare**: English Scarlet & Violet—151 card with MEW/sv3-5 set identity, collector number 173/165, Illustration Rare rarity, and Hiroyuki Yamamoto artwork. **Identity note:** Seed identity confirmed as English Scarlet & Violet—151 Pikachu 173/165 Illustration Rare. ## Why this card matters Pikachu 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. ## Identifying the exact version Use 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. ## What moves the price between versions and grades The 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. ## Authenticity checks Compare 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. ## Common misconceptions - **Myth:** Every 151 Pikachu listing is the 173/165 Illustration Rare. **What the evidence says:** The evidence supports requiring the exact collector number, rarity, language, and set code before using a sale. - **Myth:** A PSA 10 sale establishes raw near-mint value. **What the evidence says:** Raw and graded copies are separate markets, and raw value requires raw sold comps or a grading-risk calculation. - **Myth:** A low population number would prove future price movement. **What the evidence says:** Population alone, even if dated, would not establish demand, supply available for sale, or future price direction. ## FAQ ### How much is a PSA 10 151 Pikachu 173/165 worth? Recent documented PSA 10 comps in this record are $504.99 to $527.50 on September 21-23, 2026, from PSA-reported eBay and Fanatics/eBay rows; eBay rows include $504.99, $505.00, $521.00, and $527.50. Sources: 3. ### How much is a PSA 9 151 Pikachu 173/165 worth? Recent documented PSA 9 comps in this record are $85.00 to $100.00 on September 15-17, 2026, from PSA-reported eBay sales. Sources: 4. ### Who illustrated Pikachu 173/165 from 151? Hiroyuki Yamamoto is credited as the illustrator for Pikachu 173/165. Sources: 1. ### How many PSA 10 Pikachu 173/165 cards exist? Not established by a dated source in this research; PSA cert pages showed live population figures but not a source-stated as-of date. Sources: 3. ### Is Pikachu 173/165 part of the regular 165-card numbering? It is numbered above 165 as an Illustration Rare while retaining the /165 denominator. Sources: 1. ## Sources 1. [Pikachu · 151 (MEW) #173](https://pkmncards.com/card/pikachu-151-mew-173/) (PkmnCards) 2. [Scarlet & Violet—151](https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/scarlet-violet-151) (Pokemon.com) 3. [PSA Cert Verification 94117814](https://www.psacard.com/cert/94117814/psa) (PSA) 4. [PSA Cert Verification 126231884](https://www.psacard.com/cert/126231884/psa) (PSA) ## How to cite > Pikachu 173/198 (151). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/pikachu-173-165/ (accessed 2026-11-11). Machine-readable: https://cardvolume.com/api/v1/cards/pokemon--151--pikachu-173-165.json · Method: https://cardvolume.com/methodology/