Pikachu #88
🔥 Hot MovePikachu is card #88 from SVP Black Star Promos, a Unknown Pokémon card currently trading near $20.83 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.
Demand for Pikachu #88 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Pikachu at a glance
- From SVP Black Star Promos (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
- Cardmarket values it at €33.71 (EUR).
- Rarity: Unknown.
- 7-day average €36.68; 30-day average €27.99.
- Current TCGplayer market value $20.83 (Holofoil).
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #88.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $17.00
- Mid
- $24.82
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pikachu #88
Pikachu is the #88 of 225 card in SVP Black Star Promos, a contemporary set released in 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. A Lightning-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by saino misaki and currently trades at $20.83 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $17.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SVP Black Star Promos
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #88 / 225
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- saino misaki
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2023/03/31
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #88 — the playability layer behind the price.
Growl
During your opponent's next turn, attacks used by the Defending Pokémon do 20 less damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Pika Bolt
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #88.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $20.83.
A $20.83 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $20.83 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €33.71, with an average sold price of €26.30 and a lowest near-mint ask of €12.99.
Pikachu price history & movement
Recent sales average €36.68 over 7 days versus €27.99 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+31%).
Single-day average: €89.49; Cardmarket trend price €33.71.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Pikachu, with a recorded low of $19.71 and high of $22.50; current value is at 40% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 6.7% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 7.4% over the tracked window.
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 $20.83 market translates to a net of about $17.77 (eBay), $17.87 (TCGplayer), $19.44 (Cardmarket), $18.26 (Whatnot) or $20.83 (direct). That $3.06 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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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 #88 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 $20.83 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $5.31 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $66.80 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-20.4% 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 SVP Black Star Promos
Pikachu ranks #10 of 43 tracked SVP Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $9.22.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 79%.
The set's top card is Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat (#85), valued at $990.42.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- At Unknown rarity, Pikachu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- At $20.83 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Contemporary-era cards like Pikachu (2023) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- The saino misaki artwork gives Pikachu appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $20.83 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€36.68 and €27.99) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $17.00 low end.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
Pikachu trades near $20.83 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $17.00–—; Cardmarket shows €33.71.
Should I buy Pikachu?
As a contemporary Unknown card it is trending up in the short term (31.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Unknown card from SVP Black Star Promos (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). 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 ($20.83). 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 $20.83. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Pikachu cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by saino misaki also matters to collector demand.
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