Detective Pikachu #SM170
From SM Black Star Promos, Detective Pikachu (#SM170) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $44.57 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.
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Detective Pikachu at a glance
- Set: SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon, 2017).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Live market value $44.57 for the Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- No published price history.
Detective Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Detective Pikachu #SM170.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $48.69
- Mid
- $92.37
- High
- —
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Is this Detective Pikachu a good deal?
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About Detective Pikachu #SM170
SM Black Star Promos placed Detective Pikachu at #SM170; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2017 within the Sun & Moon series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 90 HP.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $44.57, spanning $48.69–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM170 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Detective Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Detective Pikachu #SM170 — the playability layer behind the price.
Scout
Your opponent reveals their hand.
Surprise Attack
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Detective Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Detective Pikachu #SM170.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($44.57).
This $44.57 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $44.57, Detective Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Detective Pikachu, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Detective 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.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Detective Pikachu, with a recorded low of $44.42 and high of $44.57; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Detective Pikachu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Detective Pikachu at $44.57 nets roughly $38.36 on eBay, $38.59 on TCGplayer, $41.99 via Cardmarket, $39.41 on Whatnot or $44.57 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.21.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Detective Pikachu #SM170.
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 Detective Pikachu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Detective Pikachu #SM170 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Detective Pikachu #SM170.
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 $44.57 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $56.94 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $90.55 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $12.14 (14.4% 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.
Detective Pikachu within SM Black Star Promos
Detective Pikachu ranks #36 of 164 tracked SM Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $17.55.
That is 154% above the middle of the set — a top-79% position.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Detective Pikachu valuable
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Detective Pikachu appeal beyond pure playability.
- Detective Pikachu is a modern-era card (2017); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Priced at $44.57 with steady supply, Detective Pikachu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- At Rare rarity, Detective Pikachu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its Lightning typing means Detective Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Detective Pikachu
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $44.57 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Detective Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- SM Black Star Promos was released in 2017; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Detective Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Detective Pikachu value questions
What is Detective Pikachu #SM170 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $44.57 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $48.69 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Detective Pikachu?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Detective Pikachu rare?
Detective Pikachu is a Rare card from SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon series, 2017). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Detective Pikachu have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($44.57). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Detective Pikachu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $44.57. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Detective Pikachu's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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