Pikachu #SM04
As card #SM04 in SM Black Star Promos, Pikachu is a Unknown Pokémon card worth about $14.14 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 Pikachu #SM04. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- SM Black Star Promos, Sun & Moon series, 2017.
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
- Current TCGplayer market value $14.14 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #SM04.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.00
- Mid
- $7.47
- High
- —
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Is this Pikachu a good deal?
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About Pikachu #SM04
Card #SM04 of SM Black Star Promos is Pikachu, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Sun & Moon series (2017). A Lightning-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by kirisAki and currently trades at $14.14 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM04 / 248
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- kirisAki
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #SM04 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder Wave
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Electro Ball
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #SM04.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($14.14) — 1 version in total.
At $14.14 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $14.14 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
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 $14.07 to $14.14; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.3% 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 Pikachu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Pikachu at $14.14 nets roughly $11.97 on eBay, $12.04 on TCGplayer, $13.08 via Cardmarket, $12.30 on Whatnot or $14.14 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.17.
As a unknown card, 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 Pikachu #SM04.
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 #SM04 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #SM04.
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 $14.14 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 $60.11 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-41.7% 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.
Pikachu within SM Black Star Promos
Pikachu ranks #101 of 164 tracked SM Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $17.55.
It sits in the top 39% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Unknown is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Modern (2017) sets are heavily collected, making Pikachu's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- kirisAki illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, 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 $14.14 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $14.14 (low $5.00, 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 Unknown 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 Pikachu?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($14.14). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Pikachu sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.14. 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 Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by kirisAki also matters to collector demand.
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