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Pikachu
- Number
- 26
- Illustrator
- Gakuji Nomoto
- Energy
- Lightning
It uses its sensitive tail to sense its environment and has been known to react violently if its tail is grabbed.
Pikachu - Wizards Black Star Promos
Pikachu is a Promo Pokémon card from the Wizards Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Gakuji Nomoto. It sits at card number 26 in the Wizards Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 40 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $65.76, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Pikachu has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#26 in Wizards Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Other printings of Pikachu
Pikachu FAQ
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How much is Pikachu from Wizards Black Star Promos worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $65.76. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Pikachu?
This printing is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Pikachu has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Pikachu?
Gakuji Nomoto illustrated this card. See Gakuji Nomoto'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 Pikachu released?
The Wizards Black Star Promos set released in 1999. This specific card (#26 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Pikachu?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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 Wizards 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.