Cards › Wizards Black Star Promos › #28
Surfing Pikachu
- Number
- 28
- Illustrator
- Toshinao Aoki
- Energy
- Lightning
One summer, a group of Pikachus was found riding the waves at the local beach.
Surfing Pikachu - Wizards Black Star Promos
Surfing Pikachu is a Promo Pokémon card from the Wizards Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Toshinao Aoki. It sits at card number 28 in the Wizards Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 50 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 $48.73, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Surfing Pikachu has been printed 3 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#28 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 Surfing Pikachu
Surfing Pikachu FAQ
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How much is Surfing Pikachu from Wizards Black Star Promos worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $48.73. 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 Surfing 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). Surfing Pikachu has been printed 3 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Surfing Pikachu?
Toshinao Aoki illustrated this card. See Toshinao Aoki'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 Surfing Pikachu released?
The Wizards Black Star Promos set released in 1999. This specific card (#28 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Surfing 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.