Pikachu #SWSH153
Pikachu #SWSH153 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $48.35, 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 #SWSH153. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- Unknown rarity.
- SWSH Black Star Promos, Sword & Shield series, 2019.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $48.35 (Holofoil).
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #SWSH153.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $37.18
- Mid
- $48.22
- High
- —
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About Pikachu #SWSH153
Pikachu is the #SWSH153 of 307 card in SWSH Black Star Promos, a modern-era set released in 2019 as part of the Sword & Shield series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $48.35, with listings from $37.18 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 #SWSH153 card.
Card facts
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #SWSH153 / 307
- Rarity
- Unknown
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2019/11/15
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #SWSH153 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder Shock
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #SWSH153.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $48.35.
At $48.35, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $48.35, 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 $48.30–$48.46. The most recent snapshot of $48.35 sits 31% up that range, 0.2% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.2% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.2%.
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 $48.35 market translates to a net of about $41.64 (eBay), $41.89 (TCGplayer), $45.58 (Cardmarket), $42.78 (Whatnot) or $48.35 (direct). That $6.71 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 #SWSH153.
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 #SWSH153 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #SWSH153.
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 $48.35 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $65.17 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $94.32 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $16.06 (18.2% 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 SWSH Black Star Promos
Within SWSH Black Star Promos it is the #16 most valuable of 110 tracked cards; the set median is $10.18.
It sits in the top 86% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Special Delivery Bidoof (#SWSH177), valued at $587.64.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- At $48.35 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Pikachu appeal beyond pure playability.
- Pikachu is a Unknown, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Modern-era (2019) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $48.35 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.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Pikachu can realise well above the $37.18 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $48.35 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $48.35 (low $37.18, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Pikachu?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
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 ($48.35). 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 $48.35. 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 an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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