Pikachu

SM Black Star Promos · #SM98 · Promo

$52.87US · TCGplayer

$49.13EU · Cardmarket

+36%7-day (EU)

—30-day (EU)

PromoRarity

#30 of 251Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: heating up — +36% in 7 days; ⚠ a sharp, recent spike — moves this fast are often speculative and can cool off as quickly as they spiked; a top chase card in its set.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$22.33
Market	$52.87
Mid	$72.50
High	$292

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€45.49
Avg 1-day	€50.00
Avg 7-day	€33.38
Avg 30-day	€23.50
Low	€26.99

Authenticity check

At $52.87, 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 $26.43 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 (SM Black Star Promos #SM98) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Pikachu from SM Black Star Promos is worth about $52.87 (TCGplayer US market) and around €49.13 (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 #30 of 251 by value in SM Black Star Promos. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

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

By current US market price, it's Champions Festival at $490.

Is Pikachu's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +36% over 7 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 $52.87, 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 $52.87 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.