Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #49?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Pikachu (Silver Tempest) sits near $0.15. Week-over-week movement is lower by 46.7%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.10), by 45.6%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.05 to $0.17 (80% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #49 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 46.7% over 7 days, with the card now 12% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $0.05 to $0.17 (80% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($0.10), the card is trading 45.6% higher. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #49 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu is a Silver Tempest card from the 2022 release window. Card flavor text reads: "Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Lightning. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. The printed attacks highlight "Pika Strike". 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 $4.48 and $88.97 (1886% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($26.57), this card is -99%. Notable alternatives include Pikachu #214 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $22.06, Pikachu #225 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos), Pikachu #190 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $88.97, and Pikachu #58 (Base) at $6.80.

Question 5

What set is Pikachu #49 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Silver Tempest entered circulation in 2022. Series classification for this set is Sword & Shield. Set size is 215 cards, which categorizes Silver Tempest as large. As of 2026, the set is 4 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Silver Tempest checklist, Pikachu occupies position #49 as a Common card.

Pikachu #49

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