Pikachu V #SWSH285
📉 Dip AlertAs card #SWSH285 in SWSH Black Star Promos, Pikachu V is a Unknown Pokémon card worth about $5.25 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 V #SWSH285. Sell on your own schedule.
Pikachu V at a glance
- Live market value $5.25 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Unknown rarity.
- No published price history.
- SWSH Black Star Promos, Sword & Shield series, 2019.
Pikachu V price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu V #SWSH285.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.99
- Mid
- $5.22
- High
- —
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Is this Pikachu V a good deal?
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About Pikachu V #SWSH285
Card #SWSH285 of SWSH Black Star Promos is Pikachu V, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Sword & Shield series (2019). A Lightning-type (200 HP), this basic / v copy appeals to both collectors and players.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $5.25, with listings from $2.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #SWSH285 / 307
- Rarity
- Unknown
- HP
- 200
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic, V
- Released
- 2019/11/15
Pikachu V attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu V #SWSH285 — the playability layer behind the price.
Pika Drive
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Pikachu V price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu V #SWSH285.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($5.25).
In the $5.25 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $5.25 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Pikachu V, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Pikachu V 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 V has been tracked here for 3 days, ranging from $5.25 to $5.31; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 1.1% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 1.1%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 3 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 V?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $5.25 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.25 via eBay's default tier, $4.28 on TCGplayer, $4.64 on Cardmarket, $4.38 on Whatnot and $5.25 selling directly — a $1.00 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pikachu V #SWSH285.
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 V?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu V #SWSH285 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pikachu V #SWSH285.
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 $5.25 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 $51.23 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.7% 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 V within SWSH Black Star Promos
By market value Pikachu V sits at #108 of 110 in SWSH Black Star Promos (set median $10.18).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 3%.
The set's top card is Special Delivery Bidoof (#SWSH177), valued at $587.64.
What makes Pikachu V valuable
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Pikachu V is a Lightning card with 200 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Pikachu V is a modern-era card (2019); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- At Unknown rarity, Pikachu V is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Pikachu V appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Pikachu V
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu V has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Pikachu V can realise well above the $2.99 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.25 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.25 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Pikachu V value questions
What is Pikachu V #SWSH285 worth?
Pikachu V trades near $5.25 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $2.99–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Pikachu V hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Pikachu V?
Pikachu V 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 V have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.25). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Pikachu V?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.25. 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 V?
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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