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Detective Pikachu - SM Black Star Promos (#SM194)
- Number
- SM194
- Illustrator
- MPC Film
- Energy
- Lightning
Skilled in deduction, he's a self-proclaimed "great detective." His detective hat is his trademark.
Detective Pikachu - SM Black Star Promos
Detective Pikachu is a Promo Pokémon card from the SM Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2017, illustrated by MPC Film. It sits at card number SM194 in the SM Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $9.39, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Detective Pikachu has been printed 4 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#SM194 in SM Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 78Strong
Strong market heat, icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 4697m ago
Market price history
Other printings of Detective Pikachu
Detective Pikachu FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Detective Pikachu from SM Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $9.39 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Detective Pikachu?
This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Detective Pikachu has been printed 4 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Detective Pikachu?
MPC Film illustrated this card. See MPC Film's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Detective Pikachu released?
The SM Black Star Promos set released in 2017, so this card (#SM194 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Detective Pikachu?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the SM Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.