Detective Pikachu
No. 10 · Rare
Raw $10.77 · PSA 9 $69.62 · PSA 10 $573.53
Detective Pikachu
Detective Pikachu (2019) is the 18 card movie set of the Sun & Moon Series, with 3D film art from MPC and Framestore on every holofoil card, led by Charizard.
- English release
- March 29, 2019
- Japanese release
- April 26, 2019
- Cards
- 18
- Set code
- DET
- Era
- Sun & Moon
- Known for
- The film's 3D Charizard, Detective Pikachu, Ditto and Mewtwo, all holofoil four card packs and the Case Files
- Updated
- Prices as of
- October 20, 2026
Values
- Tracked cards
18 - Variants
0 - Raw cards over $100
0 - Median raw price
$1.93 - Booster box
No current price
Chase cards
Ditto
No. 17 · Ultra Rare
Raw $10.99 · PSA 9 $32.04 · PSA 10 $355.72
Charizard
No. 5 · Ultra Rare
Raw $9.00 · PSA 9 $39.00 · PSA 10 $1,275.00
Mewtwo
No. 12 · Ultra Rare
Raw $8.54 · PSA 9 $38.99 · PSA 10 $325.00
Greninja
No. 9 · Ultra Rare
Raw $8.26 · PSA 9 $30.66 · PSA 10 $81.00
Arcanine
No. 6 · Rare
Raw $3.87 · PSA 9 $20.00 · PSA 10 $290.70
Mr. Mime
No. 11 · Rare
Raw $3.00 · PSA 9 $25.50 · PSA 10 $82.00
Machamp
No. 13 · Rare
Raw $2.55 · PSA 9 $18.99 · PSA 10 $135.49
Bulbasaur
No. 1 · Common
Raw $1.99 · PSA 9 $24.81 · PSA 10 $99.99
Psyduck
No. 7 · Common
Raw $1.86 · PSA 9 $28.02 · PSA 10 $306.00
Slaking
No. 18 · Rare
Raw $1.40 · PSA 9 $19.99 · PSA 10 $204.01
Jigglypuff
No. 14 · Common
Raw $1.36 · PSA 9 $21.61 · PSA 10 $38.64
Ludicolo
No. 2 · Rare
Raw $1.34 · PSA 9 $20.20 · PSA 10 $285.75
Magikarp
No. 8 · Common
Raw $1.30 · PSA 9 $29.95 · PSA 10 $190.25
Charmander
No. 4 · Common
Raw $1.25 · PSA 9 $19.64 · PSA 10 $127.00
Detective Pikachu #10 (Rare) trades at raw $10.77, PSA 9 $69.62 and PSA 10 $573.53.
Ditto #17 (Ultra Rare) trades at raw $10.99, PSA 9 $32.04 and PSA 10 $355.72.
Charizard #5 (Ultra Rare) trades at raw $9.00, PSA 9 $39.00 and PSA 10 $1,275.00.
Mewtwo #12 (Ultra Rare) trades at raw $8.54, PSA 9 $38.99 and PSA 10 $325.00.
Greninja #9 (Ultra Rare) trades at raw $8.26, PSA 9 $30.66 and PSA 10 $81.00.
Arcanine #6 (Rare) trades at raw $3.87, PSA 9 $20.00 and PSA 10 $290.70.
Mr. Mime #11 (Rare) trades at raw $3.00, PSA 9 $25.50 and PSA 10 $82.00.
Machamp #13 (Rare) trades at raw $2.55, PSA 9 $18.99 and PSA 10 $135.49.
Bulbasaur #1 (Common) trades at raw $1.99, PSA 9 $24.81 and PSA 10 $99.99.
Psyduck #7 (Common) trades at raw $1.86, PSA 9 $28.02 and PSA 10 $306.00.
Slaking #18 (Rare) trades at raw $1.40, PSA 9 $19.99 and PSA 10 $204.01.
Jigglypuff #14 (Common) trades at raw $1.36, PSA 9 $21.61 and PSA 10 $38.64.
Ludicolo #2 (Rare) trades at raw $1.34, PSA 9 $20.20 and PSA 10 $285.75.
Magikarp #8 (Common) trades at raw $1.30, PSA 9 $29.95 and PSA 10 $190.25.
Charmander #4 (Common) trades at raw $1.25, PSA 9 $19.64 and PSA 10 $127.00.
Sealed products
Detective Pikachu Case File
The launch Case File with a Detective Pikachu promo, two Detective Pikachu packs, a Sun & Moon pack and a coin.
Promo cards: Detective Pikachu (SM Promo 194)
Live price: $81.25
Charizard-GX Case File
Four Detective Pikachu packs, two Sun & Moon packs and regular and Jumbo Charizard-GX promos.
Promo cards: Charizard-GX (SM Promo 195)
Live price: $124.64
Greninja-GX Case File
Five Detective Pikachu packs, two Sun & Moon packs, a Greninja pin and regular and Jumbo Greninja-GX promos.
Promo cards: Greninja-GX (SM Promo 197)
Live price: $74.99
Booster Pack
A single four card all holofoil Detective Pikachu pack, also tracked as a 2-Card pack.
Live price: $16.25
| Category | Name | Price |
|---|---|---|
| booster pack | Booster Pack | $16.25 |
| booster pack | Booster Pack [2-Card] | $20.01 |
| other | Charizard-GX Case File | $124.64 |
| other | Charizard-GX Special Case File | $215.61 |
| other | Detective Pikachu Case File | $81.25 |
| other | Detective Pikachu Case File Display | $576.73 |
| other | Detective Pikachu Collectors Chest | $185.00 |
| other | Detective Pikachu On The Case Figure Collection | $280.62 |
| tin | Detective Pikachu Tin [Mewtwo] | $120.00 |
| other | Greninja-GX Case File | $74.99 |
About Detective Pikachu
What Detective Pikachu is
Detective Pikachu is a special expansion of the Sun & Moon Series released in anticipation of the live action Pokémon movie, with packs first available in Europe on March 29, 2019 and in North America and Canada from April 5, 2019. It has 18 cards: 4 ultra rares, Charizard 5, Greninja 9, Mewtwo 12 and Ditto 17, 6 rares including Detective Pikachu 10 and 8 commons from Bulbasaur 1 to Lickitung 16. Every card shows a Pokémon as it appears in the film, rendered in 3D by the visual effects studios that worked on it, the Moving Picture Company and Framestore, who are credited as the illustrators.
Unlike regular expansions, Detective Pikachu packs were never sold in booster boxes. They came only inside set branded merchandise, and each pack held four holofoil cards. The Japanese Movie Special Pack Great Detective Pikachu of April 26, 2019 is a different 25 card promotional set whose boxes of 20 packs guaranteed a complete set.
What makes Detective Pikachu different
- Film studio artwork MPC Film drew 11 cards and Framestore 7, the only expansion whose illustrators are the visual effects houses of a movie, with Charizard 5 by Framestore the most valuable card in the set in PSA 10.
- Detective Pikachu itself Detective Pikachu 10, the deerstalker wearing Pikachu of the film, ranks second in the set in PSA 10 despite being a rare rather than an ultra rare, close behind Charizard.
- Commons that grade Ludicolo 2, Psyduck 7 and Magikarp 8 cost very little raw yet rank in the set's top seven in PSA 10, ahead of the ultra rare Greninja 9.
How Detective Pikachu arrived
Detective Pikachu packs launched in Europe on March 29, 2019 and in North America and Canada on April 5, 2019, between Team Up on February 1, 2019 and Unbroken Bonds on May 3, 2019. The launch products were the Detective Pikachu Case File with a Detective Pikachu SM promo and the Charizard-GX, Mewtwo-GX and Greninja-GX Case Files with regular and Jumbo promos, followed by a Special Case File, a Collectors Chest, a Mewtwo tin and the On the Case Figure Collection.
Detective Pikachu products
Detective Pikachu was never sold in booster boxes. Every pack came inside a Case File, tin, chest or collection, and the sealed table above tracks those products and loose packs.
Collecting and grading Detective Pikachu
Charizard 5 leads the set in PSA 10, with Detective Pikachu 10 second, then Ditto 17, Mewtwo 12, Ludicolo 2, Psyduck 7, Magikarp 8, Machamp 13, Arcanine 6 and Charmander 4. The live chase list above ranks every tracked card by PSA 10 value.
With only 18 holofoil cards drawn from a small number of products, the set is an easy raw completion, and value sits in PSA 10 grades, where the holofoil surfaces show scratches readily and the gap over PSA 9 is wide. The Case Files, tin and chest are tracked as the sealed products.
Notable cards
Charizard #5
ultra rare charizard film art
The film's Charizard rendered by Framestore, the most valuable card in Detective Pikachu in PSA 10.
Raw $9.00 · PSA 9 $39.00 · PSA 10 $1,275.00
Detective Pikachu #10
rare pikachu film art
The deerstalker wearing Detective Pikachu by MPC Film, second in the set in PSA 10.
Raw $10.77 · PSA 9 $69.62 · PSA 10 $573.53
Ditto #17
ultra rare film art
The film's Ditto by MPC Film, a top three card in the set in PSA 10.
Raw $10.99 · PSA 9 $32.04 · PSA 10 $355.72
Mewtwo #12
ultra rare film art
The film's Mewtwo by MPC Film, a top five card in the set in PSA 10.
Raw $8.54 · PSA 9 $38.99 · PSA 10 $325.00
Ludicolo #2
rare film art
The Ludicolo rare by Framestore, a top five card in PSA 10 despite costing very little raw.
Raw $1.34 · PSA 9 $20.20 · PSA 10 $285.75
Greninja #9
ultra rare film art
The film's Greninja by MPC Film, the set's fourth ultra rare and a top fifteen card in PSA 10.
Raw $8.26 · PSA 9 $30.66 · PSA 10 $81.00
Timeline
- : Team Up releases
- : Detective Pikachu products launch in Europe
- : Detective Pikachu products launch in North America and Canada
- : The Japanese Movie Special Pack releases
Set composition
Rarity breakdown
Pokemon type mix
Illustrators in this set
- MPC Film: 11
- Framestore: 7
Full card checklist
| Image | Number | Name | Variant | Rarity | Artist | Raw | PSA 9 | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulbasaur | Standard | Common | MPC Film | $1.99 | $24.81 | $99.99 |
| 2 | Ludicolo | Standard | Rare | Framestore | $1.34 | $20.20 | $285.75 |
 | 3 | Morelull | Standard | Common | MPC Film | $0.41 | $10.00 | $43.00 |
| 4 | Charmander | Standard | Common | MPC Film | $1.25 | $19.64 | $127.00 |
| 5 | Charizard | Standard | Ultra Rare | Framestore | $9.00 | $39.00 | $1,275.00 |
| 6 | Arcanine | Standard | Rare | MPC Film | $3.87 | $20.00 | $290.70 |
| 7 | Psyduck | Standard | Common | Framestore | $1.86 | $28.02 | $306.00 |
| 8 | Magikarp | Standard | Common | Framestore | $1.30 | $29.95 | $190.25 |
| 9 | Greninja | Standard | Ultra Rare | MPC Film | $8.26 | $30.66 | $81.00 |
| 10 | Detective Pikachu | Standard | Rare | MPC Film | $10.77 | $69.62 | $573.53 |
| 11 | Mr. Mime | Standard | Rare | MPC Film | $3.00 | $25.50 | $82.00 |
| 12 | Mewtwo | Standard | Ultra Rare | MPC Film | $8.54 | $38.99 | $325.00 |
| 13 | Machamp | Standard | Rare | MPC Film | $2.55 | $18.99 | $135.49 |
| 14 | Jigglypuff | Standard | Common | Framestore | $1.36 | $21.61 | $38.64 |
 | 15 | Snubbull | Standard | Common | Framestore | $0.99 | $16.49 | $81.53 |
 | 16 | Lickitung | Standard | Common | MPC Film | $0.53 | $15.51 | $98.82 |
| 17 | Ditto | Standard | Ultra Rare | MPC Film | $10.99 | $32.04 | $355.72 |
| 18 | Slaking | Standard | Rare | Framestore | $1.40 | $19.99 | $204.01 |
Collector guides
Best Graded Charmander Cards: The 10 Best and Most Expensive Charmander Cards
Best Graded Greninja Cards: The 10 Best and Most Expensive Greninja Cards
Best Graded Lickitung Cards: Collector & Investor Guide
Best Graded Magikarp Cards: The 10 Best and Most Expensive Magikarp Cards
Best Graded Psyduck Cards: The 10 Best and Most Expensive Psyduck Cards
Pokemon posts
Pikachu Illustrator Card: The $16.49 Million Holy Grail of Pokémon, Best Graded Ditto Cards: Collector & Investor Guide, Best Graded Charizard Cards: The 10 Best and Most Expensive Charizard Cards, Best Graded Mewtwo Cards: The 10 Best and Most Expensive Mewtwo Cards, Best Graded Greninja Cards: The 10 Best and Most Expensive Greninja Cards, Best Graded Arcanine Cards: Collector & Investor Guide
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Detective Pikachu FAQ
When did Detective Pikachu come out?
Detective Pikachu packs first appeared in Europe on March 29, 2019 and in North America and Canada on April 5, 2019, ahead of the live action film. The Japanese Movie Special Pack followed on April 26, 2019.
How many cards are in Detective Pikachu?
18 cards: 4 ultra rares, 6 rares and 8 commons, every one a holofoil, in four card packs. The Japanese Movie Special Pack is a separate 25 card set.
What are the chase cards in Detective Pikachu?
Charizard 5 leads in PSA 10, followed by Detective Pikachu 10, Ditto 17, Mewtwo 12 and Ludicolo 2. The live chase list above ranks every tracked card by PSA 10 value.
What is the most expensive card in Detective Pikachu?
The highest value card currently tracked for Detective Pikachu is Detective Pikachu #10 at $574 in PSA 10.
Is there a Detective Pikachu booster box?
No. Detective Pikachu packs came only inside Case Files, tins, chests and collections, never in boxes. The sealed table above tracks those products and loose packs.
Who illustrated the Detective Pikachu cards?
The Moving Picture Company, credited as MPC Film on 11 cards, and Framestore on 7, the visual effects studios that built the film's Pokémon, making it the only expansion illustrated with movie 3D renders.
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