Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #49?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Pikachu in Evolving Skies at roughly $0.26. Week-over-week movement is lower by 6.7%. That is close to the 30-day average of $0.26. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.19 and a peak around $0.37 (69% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #49 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Week-over-week movement is negative (6.7%); this leaves value 30% under the 90-day peak. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.19 and $0.37 create a 69% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.26), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +35623% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $15.78, while PSA 10 is $92.88.

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. It requires 1 energy to retreat. 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 -99%. 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 #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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