Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #173?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Pikachu (151) sits near $87.94. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only +1.7%. Against its 30-day baseline of $84.68, this card is pricing 3.9% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $49.77 and a peak around $89.98 (46% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #173 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The latest week is near flat (+1.7%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 46% 90-day spread ($49.77-$89.98), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 3.9% above its 30-day reference ($84.68). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +525% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $90.28, while PSA 10 is $549.48.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #173 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, 151 introduced this print of Pikachu. The printed flavor text states: "When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Lightning. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Charge" and "Pika Punch". It is weak to Fighting type energy. It requires 1 energy to retreat. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Pikachu cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Pikachu checklist helps contextualize this specific Pikachu print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 4 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $23.83 and $70.84 (197% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($47.35), this card is +86%. Notable alternatives include Pikachu #27 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $23.83, Pikachu #26 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $70.84, Pikachu #1 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $31.63, and Pikachu #RC7 (Legendary Treasures) at $60.48.

Question 5

What set is Pikachu #173 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

151 was released in 2023. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. Set size is 207 cards, which categorizes 151 as large. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the 151 checklist, Pikachu occupies position #173 as a Illustration Rare card.

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