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Cards SM Black Star Promos #SM183

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Pikachu - SM Black Star Promos (#SM183)

Pokémon Basic Promo HP 70
Market price
$15.88
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Number
SM183
Illustrator
Aya Kusube
Energy
Lightning
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Pikachu - SM Black Star Promos

Pikachu is a Promo Pokémon card from the SM Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2017, illustrated by Aya Kusube. It sits at card number SM183 in the SM 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, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $15.88, 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 (#SM183 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.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 78Strong

Strong market heat, icon status.

Market Heat 72

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Icon Status 95

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 62

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC

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$15.88
Range hidden: thin trading skews TCGplayer's historical low/high. Market price above is the recent-sales weighted average.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 2046m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$15.88
Low
$9.46
May 2026
High
$15.88
Jun 2026
Avg
$13.12
Days tracked
45
data points
Change
+56.3%
since first tracked
Tracked since Apr 25, 2026 · 45 data points
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Pikachu FAQ

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How much is Pikachu from SM Black Star Promos worth?

Recent recorded market price is $15.88 (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 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). 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?

Aya Kusube illustrated this card. See Aya Kusube'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 SM Black Star Promos set released in 2017, so this card (#SM183 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy 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.