Pikachu #SM183
Pikachu #SM183 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $16.15, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 #SM183. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- No published price history.
- Current TCGplayer market value $16.15 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- From SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon), released 2017.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #SM183.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.68
- Mid
- $17.90
- High
- —
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About Pikachu #SM183
Printed as #SM183 in SM Black Star Promos, Pikachu belongs to the Sun & Moon series and dates to 2017. A Lightning-type (70 HP) appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $16.15 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $6.68 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM183 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Lightning
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #SM183 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder Jolt
This Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #SM183.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $16.15.
At $16.15 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$16.15 gives Pikachu real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
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.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $15.86–$16.15. The most recent snapshot of $16.15 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 1.4%.
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 $16.15 nets roughly $13.71 on eBay, $13.79 on TCGplayer, $14.99 via Cardmarket, $14.09 on Whatnot or $16.15 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.44.
As a rare 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 #SM183.
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 #SM183 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #SM183.
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 $16.15 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 $62.13 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-37.3% 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 #89 of 164 tracked SM Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $17.55.
That is 8% below the middle of the set — a top-46% position.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Rare rarity, Pikachu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Modern-era (2017) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $16.15 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $6.68 low end.
- SM Black Star Promos was released in 2017; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Pikachu value questions
What is the value of Pikachu?
The current TCGplayer market value is $16.15 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $6.68 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Will Pikachu hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Pikachu?
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 Pikachu have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($16.15). 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 $16.15. 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 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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