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Pikachu
- Number
- HGSS03
- Illustrator
- Kanako Eo
- Energy
- Lightning
It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
Pikachu - HGSS Black Star Promos
Pikachu is a Promo Pokémon card from the HGSS Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, illustrated by Kanako Eo. It sits at card number HGSS03 in the HGSS Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 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 $25.68, 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 (#HGSS03 in HGSS Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 13 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
Market Price History
Other printings of Pikachu
Pikachu FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Pikachu from HGSS Black Star Promos worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $25.68. 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?
Kanako Eo illustrated this card. See Kanako Eo's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
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 HGSS 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.