Pikachu #SM86
As card #SM86 in SM Black Star Promos, Pikachu is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $40.48 ungraded.
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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 #SM86. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Trades around $40.48 on TCGplayer.
- No published price history.
- From SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon), released 2017.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Pikachu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu #SM86.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $22.96
- Mid
- $51.44
- High
- —
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About Pikachu #SM86
Printed as #SM86 in SM Black Star Promos, Pikachu belongs to the Sun & Moon series and dates to 2017. A Lightning-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
kodama illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $40.48, with listings from $22.96 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM86 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- kodama
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Pikachu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu #SM86 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tail Whap
Spark
This attack does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu #SM86.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($40.48) — 1 version in total.
At $40.48, Pikachu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $40.48 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 $39.49 to $40.48; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.9% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Pikachu?
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The $40.48 market translates to a net of about $34.82 (eBay), $35.02 (TCGplayer), $38.11 (Cardmarket), $35.77 (Whatnot) or $40.48 (direct). That $5.66 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 #SM86 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 $40.48 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $48.04 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $86.46 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $7.91 (9.8% 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 #40 of 164 in SM Black Star Promos (set median $17.55).
It sits in the top 76% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Pikachu valuable
- Modern-era (2017) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- At Rare rarity, Pikachu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Priced at $40.48 with steady supply, Pikachu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- kodama illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Pikachu
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Pikachu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- 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 $22.96 low end.
- SM Black Star Promos was released in 2017; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Pikachu value questions
How much is Pikachu worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $40.48 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $22.96 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Pikachu a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
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 ($40.48). 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 $40.48. 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 kodama also matters to collector demand.
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