Pikachu

Nintendo Black Star Promos · #12 · Promo

$130US · TCGplayer

$264EU · Cardmarket

-13%7-day (EU)

+59%30-day (EU)

PromoRarity

#12 of 40Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; +59% over 30 days; a steady climb built over the month, not a one-week pop — the kind of move that tends to hold; notably pricier in the EU.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$130
Market	$130
Mid	$230
High	$1,996

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€244.75
Avg 1-day	€44.95
Avg 7-day	€281.22
Avg 30-day	€153.55
Low	€150.00

Authenticity check

At $130, Pikachu is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Pikachu offered under about $65.08 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Pikachu (Nintendo Black Star Promos #12) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Pikachu from Nintendo Black Star Promos is worth about $130 (TCGplayer US market) and around €264.33 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Pikachu rare?

Its rarity is listed as Promo and it ranks #12 of 40 by value in Nintendo Black Star Promos. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Nintendo Black Star Promos?

By current US market price, it's Mudkip at $1,500.

Is Pikachu's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's -13% over 7 days, +59% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Pikachu's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Pikachu on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Pikachu is fake?

Because it trades at $130, Pikachu is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $130 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.