Pikachu #SM162
📉 Dip AlertPikachu is card #SM162 from SM Black Star Promos, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $148.46 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 #SM162. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rare rarity.
- No published price history.
- Trades around $148.46 on TCGplayer.
- Set: SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon, 2017).
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #SM162.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $91.99
- Mid
- $149.74
- High
- —
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Pikachu a good deal?
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About Pikachu #SM162
Pikachu is the #SM162 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), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Saya Tsuruta and currently trades at $148.46 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $91.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM162 / 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 #SM162 — the playability layer behind the price.
Nuzzle
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Thunder Jolt
This Pokémon does 10 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #SM162.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($148.46) — 1 version in total.
At $148.46 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
$148.46 places Pikachu in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
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 $148.46 to $149.74; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 0.9% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.9% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low 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.
On a $148.46 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $128.49 via eBay's default tier, $129.23 on TCGplayer, $140.69 on Cardmarket, $131.98 on Whatnot and $148.46 selling directly — a $19.97 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 #SM162.
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 #SM162 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu #SM162.
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 $148.46 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $412.06 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $114.99. You need a graded sale of $194.44 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $186.86 (99.2% 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 #11 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 94%.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Modern (2017) sets are heavily collected, making Pikachu's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Pikachu is a Lightning card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- The Saya Tsuruta artwork gives Pikachu appeal beyond pure playability.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- A $148.46 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Bulk lots of Pikachu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $148.46 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $148.46 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.
Pikachu value questions
What is Pikachu #SM162 worth?
Pikachu trades near $148.46 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $91.99–—; Cardmarket shows —.
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.
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.
What print variants exist for Pikachu?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($148.46). 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 $148.46. 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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