Pikachu #SM227
Pikachu is card #SM227 from SM Black Star Promos, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $23.21 for its Holofoil printing.
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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 #SM227. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- SM Black Star Promos, Sun & Moon series, 2017.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Trades around $23.21 on TCGplayer.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #SM227.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $16.40
- Mid
- $28.76
- High
- —
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Is this Pikachu a good deal?
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About Pikachu #SM227
SM Black Star Promos placed Pikachu at #SM227; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2017 within the Sun & Moon series. A Lightning-type (60 HP) appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $23.21 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $16.40 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM227 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #SM227 — the playability layer behind the price.
Quick Attack
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.
Thunderbolt
Discard all Energy from this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #SM227.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($23.21).
At $23.21, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $23.21, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
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 $23.10–$23.21. The most recent snapshot of $23.21 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.3%.
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.
The $23.21 market translates to a net of about $19.83 (eBay), $19.95 (TCGplayer), $21.70 (Cardmarket), $20.38 (Whatnot) or $23.21 (direct). That $3.38 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 #SM227.
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 #SM227 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $23.21 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $10.49 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $69.18 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-15.8% 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
By market value Pikachu sits at #64 of 164 in SM Black Star Promos (set median $17.55).
That is 32% above the middle of the set — a top-62% position.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Pikachu appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Pikachu is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Modern-era (2017) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- At $23.21 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $23.21 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, 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.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $23.21 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $16.40 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Pikachu a good investment?
As a modern-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
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.
What print variants exist for Pikachu?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($23.21). 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 $23.21. 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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