Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #48?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu from BREAKthrough is currently trading around $1.24. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only -0.6%. It now sits 13.1% above its 30-day average of $1.10. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.67 and $1.26, producing a 48% range and moderate-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #48 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The latest week is near flat (-0.6%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $0.67 to $1.26 (48% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($1.10), the card is trading 13.1% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1130% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $67.34, while PSA 10 is $15.25.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #48 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu appears in BREAKthrough, released in 2015. Card flavor text reads: "It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Lightning. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Attack line includes "Gnaw" and "Agility". It has a weakness to Fighting and resistance to Metal. Retreat cost is 1 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 $23.83 and $70.84 (197% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($47.35), this card is -97%. 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 #48 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for BREAKthrough is 2015. It belongs to the XY series. Set size is 165 cards, which categorizes BREAKthrough as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 11 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the BREAKthrough checklist, Pikachu occupies position #48 as a Common card.

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