Pikachu #42/128
Pikachu Rare · illustrated by Akira Komayama
Market price
$0.68Holofoil · TCGplayer market
Price variants & listings
| Variant | Market | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $0.68 | $0.45 | $1.19 | $85.00 |
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Market reference, not a graded or condition-specific valuation. USD source.
Other Pikachu Printings
Top Values in 30th Celebration
Pikachu ranks 56 of 160 priced cards in this set.
About This Card
Pikachu is a Pikachu Rare Pokémon card from 30th Celebration (Mega Evolution series, released September 16, 2026), collector number 42/128, illustrated by Akira Komayama. It is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP.
It currently trades at $0.68 on TCGplayer (Holofoil market price; recent listings range from $0.45 to $85.00). That makes it the 56th most valuable card in 30th Celebration out of 160 priced cards, and the 173rd most valuable of 196 priced Pikachu printings.
Its attacks are Charge-Up Dash (no damage, 1 energy) and Pika Bolt (50 damage, 3 energy); it is weak to Fighting (×2) and retreats for 1 energy.
Attacks
Charge-Up Dash
Colorless · No damage
Flip a coin until you get tails. Search your deck for an amount of Basic Lightning Energy up to the number of heads and attach it to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
Pika Bolt
Lightning · Lightning · Colorless · 50 damage
Card Details
- Series
- Mega Evolution
- Set released
- September 16, 2026
- Number
- 42/128
- Rarity
- Pikachu Rare
- Card type
- Pokémon · Basic
- Energy type
- Lightning
- HP
- 60
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- 1
- Artist
- Akira Komayama
- Regulation mark
- J
- Legal in
- Unlimited, Standard, Expanded
- National Pokédex
- #25
- Card ID
- me55-42
Frequently Asked
How much is Pikachu #42 from 30th Celebration worth?
Pikachu #42 (30th Celebration, Pikachu Rare) has an available market-price snapshot of $0.68 for the TCGplayer Holofoil variant, with listings between $0.45 and $85.00. This is not a graded-card or condition-specific appraisal; check the price panel and compare the exact printing and condition.
What rarity is Pikachu #42?
Pikachu #42/128 from 30th Celebration is a Pikachu Rare card illustrated by Akira Komayama.
Which set is Pikachu #42 from?
It belongs to 30th Celebration (30C), a Mega Evolution series expansion released on September 16, 2026 with 161 cards.