Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #49?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu (Evolving Skies) is presently valued at about $0.02 in raw condition. Compared with last week, pricing is 97.2% lower. It is currently 97.8% below the 30-day average of $0.90. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.02 and a peak around $2.64 (13100% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #49 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 97.2% over 7 days, with the card now 99% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.02 and $2.64 create a 13100% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.90), the card is trading 97.8% lower. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #49 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2021, Evolving Skies introduced this print of Pikachu. Card flavor text reads: "When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting." 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. Notable move text references "Energize" and "Electro Ball". 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

Pikachu sits within a broader pool of Pikachu variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 4 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $4.90 and $88.97 (1716% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($26.81), this card is -100%. 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 #49 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Evolving Skies entered circulation in 2021. Evolving Skies is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. The checklist contains 237 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 5 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Evolving Skies checklist, Pikachu occupies position #49 as a Common card.

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