Pikachu

XY Black Star Promos · #XY95 · Promo

$178US · TCGplayer

$88.92EU · Cardmarket

+12%7-day (EU)

+42%30-day (EU)

PromoRarity

#10 of 216Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; +42% over 30 days; a steady climb built over the month, not a one-week pop — the kind of move that tends to hold; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$128
Market	$178
Mid	$160
High	$9,999

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€82.33
Avg 1-day	€74.99
Avg 7-day	€73.57
Avg 30-day	€58.16
Low	€65.00

Authenticity check

At $178, 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 $89.16 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 (XY Black Star Promos #XY95) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Pikachu from XY Black Star Promos is worth about $178 (TCGplayer US market) and around €88.92 (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 #10 of 216 by value in XY Black Star Promos. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

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

By current US market price, it's Pikachu-EX at $433.

Is Pikachu's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +12% over 7 days, +42% 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 $178, 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 $178 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.