What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Pikachu #42?

An ungraded Pikachu #42 from the Pokémon Xy set currently has a starting resale value of $3.

How much is a PSA 10 graded Pikachu #42 worth?

A PSA 10 graded Pikachu #42 from the Pokémon Xy set is valued at $93.

Does the grade significantly affect the price of this Pokémon card?

Yes, the grade has a major impact; for example, the difference between ungraded ($3) and PSA 10 ($93) is substantial.

Pikachu #42 — Pokémon Xy Card Value

Pokémon Xy

What the Pikachu #42 card from Pokémon Xy is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Pikachu #42 value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 9 $39 · PSA 10 $93. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Pokémon XyGame · Pokémon

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Value by grade

Ungraded

13.0×

$39

Grade 9

31.0×

$93

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 31.0× raw.

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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Which version do you have?

If you just want Pikachu #42, buy the Standard version for $3. The Cosmos Holo at $13 and Reverse Holo at $8 offer enhanced visual appeal and rarity over the basic print. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard to save money. Serious collectors seeking a premium piece or higher visual impact should invest in the Cosmos Holo.

VersionUsedNewBuy

Cosmos HoloPikachu [Cosmos Holo] #42 — Pokémon Xy Card Value$12.59$422.88eBay ↗

Reverse HoloPikachu [Reverse Holo] #42 — Pokémon Xy Card Value$8.09$450eBay ↗

Standard— this pagePikachu #42 — Pokémon Xy Card Value$3.17$92.78eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Xy
Game: Pokémon

Pikachu #42 (Pokémon Xy) card value

An ungraded Pikachu #42 from Pokémon Xy averages around $3. A Grade 9 copy runs about $39, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $93.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$3	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$39	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$93	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Pikachu #42?: An ungraded Pikachu #42 from the Pokémon Xy set currently has a starting resale value of $3.
How much is a PSA 10 graded Pikachu #42 worth?: A PSA 10 graded Pikachu #42 from the Pokémon Xy set is valued at $93.
Does the grade significantly affect the price of this Pokémon card?: Yes, the grade has a major impact; for example, the difference between ungraded ($3) and PSA 10 ($93) is substantial.