2020 Pokemon Sword & Shield Vivid Voltage Pikachu V #043/185
Pikachu · The Pokemon Company (Nintendo) · Ultra Rare - Pokemon V
Player
Pikachu
Set
Sword & Shield: Vivid Voltage
Year
2020
Card #
043/185
Condition Grade
PSA 3-4 (Very Good to Very Good-Ex) due to major structural damage on the bottom right corner.
Category
Ultra Rare - Pokemon V
Manufacturer
The Pokemon Company (Nintendo)
Demand Level
Moderate (Playable/Budget Collector). While Pikachu is popular, this specific card was widely printed and the damage makes it primarily a 'binder filler' or for casual play rather than a premium collectible.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $5-$10; PSA 5: $12-$15; PSA 3: $3-$5. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value for this card in this condition.
Comparable Sales
Near Mint (NM) raw copies typically sell for $1.00-$2.00. Damaged copies like this one often sell for under $0.75 or are given away in bulk lots.
Description
This is a Pikachu V Ultra Rare from the Vivid Voltage expansion. It features dynamic artwork by Saki Hayashiro showing Pikachu charging electricity in a mountainous landscape. The card has a glossy holofoil finish characteristic of V cards from the Sword & Shield era.
Key Features
Pikachu is the mascot of the franchise and always has a collector base. Features the 'Charge' and 'Thunderbolt' attacks with 190 HP.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The font style, copyright information (2020 Pokemon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK), set symbol (Vivid Voltage logo), and holo pattern are consistent with genuine English releases.
Flaws to Note
Severe condition issue on the bottom right corner: it is heavily creased, folded, and peeling (whitening/delamination). The left edge shows significant whitening and chipping. The card is unsuitable for high-grade professional grading.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best for local sale, Facebook Marketplace bundles, or as a 'throw-in' on TCGplayer/eBay. Shipping costs will likely consume most of the profit for a single sale of this specific card.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fee ($15+) is significantly higher than the $1 value. List it honestly as 'Damaged' or 'Heavily Played' (HP). It is best sold as part of a larger lot of Pokemon cards to make shipping worthwhile.