Pikachu #SWSH039
Pikachu is card #SWSH039 from SWSH Black Star Promos, a Unknown Pokémon card currently trading near $9.78 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 #SWSH039. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Unknown.
- Set: SWSH Black Star Promos (Sword & Shield, 2019).
- Trades around $9.78 on TCGplayer.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #SWSH039.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.75
- Mid
- $10.00
- High
- —
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About Pikachu #SWSH039
Card #SWSH039 of SWSH Black Star Promos is Pikachu, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Sword & Shield series (2019). It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
Hitoshi Ariga illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $9.78, with listings from $5.75 to —.
“Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.”
Printed flavour text on the SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH039 card.
Card facts
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #SWSH039 / 307
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- Hitoshi Ariga
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2019/11/15
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #SWSH039 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tail Whip
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't attack.
Pika Bolt
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #SWSH039.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($9.78) — 1 version in total.
$9.78 gives Pikachu real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $9.78 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
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 $9.64 to $9.78; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.8% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 $9.78 market translates to a net of about $8.18 (eBay), $8.23 (TCGplayer), $8.94 (Cardmarket), $8.41 (Whatnot) or $9.78 (direct). That $1.60 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu #SWSH039.
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 #SWSH039 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #SWSH039.
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 $9.78 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 $55.76 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-52.4% 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 SWSH Black Star Promos
By market value Pikachu sits at #61 of 110 in SWSH Black Star Promos (set median $10.18).
That is 4% below the middle of the set — a top-45% position.
The set's top card is Special Delivery Bidoof (#SWSH177), valued at $587.64.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by Hitoshi Ariga is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Modern (2019) sets are heavily collected, making Pikachu's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Pikachu is a Unknown, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- SWSH Black Star Promos was released in 2019; 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.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $9.78 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Pikachu value questions
What is the value of Pikachu?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $9.78 (low $5.75, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Pikachu hold its value?
As a modern-era Unknown card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Pikachu rare?
Pikachu is a Unknown card from SWSH Black Star Promos (Sword & Shield series, 2019). 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 ($9.78). 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 $9.78. 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 Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Hitoshi Ariga also matters to collector demand.
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