Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #52?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu from Lost Origin is currently trading around $1.23. Compared with last week, pricing is 3.8% lower. Against its 30-day baseline of $1.03, this card is pricing 19.2% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.27 and a peak around $1.56 (105% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #52 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent pricing has softened by 3.8% over 7 days, with the card now 21% below its 90-day high. With a 105% 90-day spread ($0.27-$1.56), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($1.03), the card is trading 19.2% higher. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +4941% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $42.00, while PSA 10 is $62.00.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #52 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2022, Lost Origin introduced this print of Pikachu. Card flavor text reads: "Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Lightning. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable ability on this print: "Pika Dash". Attack line includes "Whimsy Tackle". The card has a weakness to Fighting. 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 -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 #52 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Lost Origin is 2022. Lost Origin is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. The checklist contains 217 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 4 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Lost Origin checklist, Pikachu occupies position #52 as a Common card.

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