Pikachu #SM98
Pikachu #SM98 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $66.13, 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 #SM98. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- Rare rarity.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Set: SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon, 2017).
- Current TCGplayer market value $66.13 (Holofoil).
- No published price history.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #SM98.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $59.99
- Mid
- $99.99
- High
- —
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About Pikachu #SM98
SM Black Star Promos placed Pikachu at #SM98; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2017 within the Sun & Moon series. The card carries 60 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Saya Tsuruta and currently trades at $66.13 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $59.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM98 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Saya Tsuruta
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #SM98 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tail Whap
Thunder Shock
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #SM98.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($66.13) — 1 version in total.
This $66.13 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $66.13 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline 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.
Pikachu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $64.57 to $66.13; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 $66.13 market translates to a net of about $57.07 (eBay), $57.40 (TCGplayer), $62.47 (Cardmarket), $58.62 (Whatnot) or $66.13 (direct). That $9.06 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Pikachu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu #SM98 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 $66.13 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $132.60 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $17.54. You need a graded sale of $112.10 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $49.43 (46.6% 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 #24 of 164 in SM Black Star Promos (set median $17.55).
That is 277% above the middle of the set — a top-86% position.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Saya Tsuruta illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Rare rarity, Pikachu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Pikachu is a modern-era card (2017); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- A $66.13 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- SM Black Star Promos was released in 2017; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- 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 $59.99 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $66.13 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $66.13 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $59.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is 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 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 ($66.13). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Pikachu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $66.13. 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 Saya Tsuruta also matters to collector demand.
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