Pikachu #BW54
From BW Black Star Promos, Pikachu (#BW54) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $99.99 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Pikachu #BW54. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- BW Black Star Promos, Black & White series, 2011.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Live market value $99.99 for the Normal print.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- No published price history.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #BW54.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $133.49
- Mid
- $142.49
- High
- —
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About Pikachu #BW54
Pikachu is the #BW54 of 101 card in BW Black Star Promos, a modern-era set released in 2011 as part of the Black & White series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Normal printing sits around $99.99, spanning $133.49–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #BW54 / 101
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2011/04/26
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #BW54 — the playability layer behind the price.
Quick Attack
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Electro Ball
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #BW54.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($99.99).
This $99.99 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $99.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket does not list Pikachu, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Pikachu price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Pikachu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $99.99 to $99.99; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Pikachu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Pikachu at $99.99 nets roughly $86.44 on eBay, $86.94 on TCGplayer, $94.64 via Cardmarket, $88.79 on Whatnot or $99.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $13.55.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu #BW54.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Pikachu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu #BW54 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $99.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $220.98 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $46.99. You need a graded sale of $145.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $92.14 (65.8% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Pikachu within BW Black Star Promos
Pikachu ranks #12 of 76 tracked BW Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $30.40.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 86%.
The set's top card is Mew (#BW98), valued at $497.49.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- A $99.99 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Pikachu is a modern-era card (2011); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- BW Black Star Promos was released in 2011; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $133.49 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $99.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Pikachu value questions
What is Pikachu #BW54 worth?
Live pricing puts the Normal print at $99.99 (low $133.49, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Pikachu a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Common card from BW Black Star Promos (Black & White series, 2011). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Pikachu have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($99.99). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Pikachu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $99.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Pikachu?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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