Detective Pikachu #SM190
As card #SM190 in SM Black Star Promos, Detective Pikachu is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $5.88 ungraded.
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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 Detective Pikachu #SM190. Sell on your own schedule.
Detective Pikachu at a glance
- No published price history.
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.88 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- From SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon), released 2017.
Detective Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Detective Pikachu #SM190.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.00
- Mid
- $5.96
- High
- —
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Is this Detective Pikachu a good deal?
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About Detective Pikachu #SM190
Detective Pikachu is the #SM190 of 248 card in SM Black Star Promos, a modern-era set released in 2017 as part of the Sun & Moon series. A Lightning-type (90 HP) appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $5.88 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM190 / 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 #SM190 — the playability layer behind the price.
Coffee Break
Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon.
Corkscrew Punch
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 #SM190.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $5.88.
At $5.88 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $5.88 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
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.
Detective Pikachu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $5.61 to $5.88; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 3.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 3.3% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Detective Pikachu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $5.88 market translates to a net of about $4.80 (eBay), $4.83 (TCGplayer), $5.24 (Cardmarket), $4.94 (Whatnot) or $5.88 (direct). That $1.08 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 Detective Pikachu #SM190.
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 #SM190 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Detective Pikachu #SM190.
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 $5.88 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $51.86 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-63.7% 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 #153 of 164 tracked SM Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $17.55.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 7%.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Detective Pikachu valuable
- At Rare rarity, Detective Pikachu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Detective Pikachu is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Modern-era (2017) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Detective Pikachu
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.88 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Detective Pikachu can realise well above the $3.00 low end.
- For Detective Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Detective Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.88 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Detective Pikachu value questions
What is the value of Detective Pikachu?
The current TCGplayer market value is $5.88 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $3.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Detective Pikachu?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Detective Pikachu?
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.
What print variants exist for Detective Pikachu?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.88). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Detective Pikachu sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.88. 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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