Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #43?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu from Team Magma vs Team Aqua is currently trading around $8.95. Week-over-week movement is upward at 2.6%. It now sits 23.7% above its 30-day average of $7.24. The 90-day window shows a floor near $5.02 and a peak around $9.30 (48% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #43 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Short-term momentum is positive (2.6% over 7 days), while the card sits 78% above its 90-day low. With a 48% 90-day spread ($5.02-$9.30), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 23.7% above its 30-day reference ($7.24). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #43 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2004, Team Magma vs Team Aqua introduced this print of Pikachu. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Lightning. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable move text references "Agility" and "Thundershock". 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 ($26.61), this card is -66%. Notable alternatives include Pikachu #214 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $22.43, Pikachu #225 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos), Pikachu #190 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $88.97, and Pikachu #58 (Base) at $6.57.

Question 5

What set is Pikachu #43 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Team Magma vs Team Aqua entered circulation in 2004. Series classification for this set is EX. Set size is 97 cards, which categorizes Team Magma vs Team Aqua as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 22 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Team Magma vs Team Aqua checklist, Pikachu occupies position #43 as a Common card.

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