Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #87?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Pikachu (Base Set 2) sits near $4.90. Week-over-week movement is upward at 181.6%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $5.15, this card is now 4.8% lower. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.74 and a peak around $7.44 (116% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #87 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Short-term momentum is positive (181.6% over 7 days), while the card sits 182% above its 90-day low. Observed 90-day bounds of $1.74 and $7.44 create a 116% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($5.15), the card is trading 4.8% lower. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #87 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2000, Base Set 2 introduced this print of Pikachu. The printed flavor text states: "When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 40. Energy typing is Lightning. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Attack line includes "Gnaw" and "Thunder Jolt". It is weak to Fighting type energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

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 $0.02 and $88.97 (444750% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($25.84), this card is -81%. Notable alternatives include Pikachu #214 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $22.18, Pikachu #225 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos), Pikachu #190 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $88.97, and Pikachu #58 (Base) at $7.06.

Question 5

What set is Pikachu #87 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Base Set 2 entered circulation in 2000. Base Set 2 is grouped under the Base era. The checklist contains 130 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Pikachu (#87) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.

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