Detective Pikachu #SM194
From SM Black Star Promos, Detective Pikachu (#SM194) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $11.19 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 Detective Pikachu #SM194. Sell on your own schedule.
Detective Pikachu at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $11.19 (Holofoil).
- No published price history.
- From SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon), released 2017.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Detective Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Detective Pikachu #SM194.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.00
- Mid
- $11.13
- High
- —
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Detective Pikachu a good deal?
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About Detective Pikachu #SM194
Card #SM194 of SM Black Star Promos is Detective Pikachu, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Sun & Moon series (2017). The card carries 90 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by MPC Film; the Holofoil printing sits around $11.19, spanning $6.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM194 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- MPC Film
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Detective Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Detective Pikachu #SM194 — the playability layer behind the price.
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Detective Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Detective Pikachu #SM194.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($11.19).
In the $11.19 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $11.19 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.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $10.60–$11.54. The most recent snapshot of $11.19 sits 63% up that range, 3% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 5.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 8.1%.
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.
Selling Detective Pikachu at $11.19 nets roughly $9.41 on eBay, $9.46 on TCGplayer, $10.28 via Cardmarket, $9.67 on Whatnot or $11.19 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.78.
As a rare card, Detective Pikachu sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Detective Pikachu #SM194.
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 #SM194 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Detective Pikachu #SM194.
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 $11.19 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 $57.17 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-48.7% 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 #114 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 31%.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Detective Pikachu valuable
- Detective Pikachu is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Detective Pikachu is a modern-era card (2017); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Its Lightning typing means Detective Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by MPC Film is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- With steady supply, Detective Pikachu is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Detective Pikachu
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Detective Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- 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.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Detective Pikachu can realise well above the $6.00 low end.
- Bulk lots of Detective Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Detective Pikachu value questions
What is the value of Detective Pikachu?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $11.19 (low $6.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Detective Pikachu a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare 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.
Which versions of Detective Pikachu are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($11.19). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Detective Pikachu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.19. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Detective Pikachu cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by MPC Film also matters to collector demand.
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