Pikachu #SM234
Pikachu is card #SM234 from SM Black Star Promos, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $22.98 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 #SM234. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- Set: SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon, 2017).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Live market value $22.98 for the Holofoil print.
- Rarity: Rare.
- No published price history.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #SM234.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $17.81
- Mid
- $24.91
- High
- —
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About Pikachu #SM234
Pikachu is the #SM234 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 (60 HP) appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $22.98, spanning $17.81–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM234 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #SM234 — the playability layer behind the price.
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #SM234.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $22.98.
This $22.98 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $22.98 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
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 $22.94 to $23.19; the latest value sits at 16% of that recorded range and 0.9% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 1.1%.
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 Pikachu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $22.98 market translates to a net of about $19.64 (eBay), $19.75 (TCGplayer), $21.48 (Cardmarket), $20.18 (Whatnot) or $22.98 (direct). That $3.34 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 #SM234.
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 #SM234 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #SM234.
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 $22.98 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $9.98 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $68.95 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-16.2% 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 #65 of 164 in SM Black Star Promos (set median $17.55).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 61%.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Pikachu is a modern-era card (2017); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Pikachu appeal beyond pure playability.
- At $22.98 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $17.81 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- 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?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $22.98 (low $17.81, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Pikachu hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
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 ($22.98). 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 $22.98. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives 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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