modern-to-grade · holo
Pikachu
SM Black Star Promos · #SM98 · English · released 2017
Raw market price
$51
7 days
▲ 3.2%
30 days
▲ 9.7%
90 days
▲ 95.1%
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price |
|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $488 |
| PSA 8 | $260 |
PSA population not yet on record for this card — we only show real census data.
Why this card matters
pop
Only 35 listings and a dramatic PSA 10 premium (~78x raw) signal genuine gem-mint scarcity, but modest sample sizes (n=5 per grade) and accessible raw pricing keep overall scarcity moderate.
demand
Pikachu is the apex Pokémon mascot with enduring global nostalgia, driving reliable collector demand, though broad character ubiquity prevents a truly elite demand score.
artist
Standard holo promo illustration with no standout alt-art or signature artist pedigree to meaningfully elevate desirability beyond the character itself.
catalyst
A solid 15.1% 30-day price momentum is encouraging, but thin comp volume (n=5 per grade) makes the trend fragile and insufficient to call a confirmed breakout.
Graded comps on record
$488
PSA 10
$339
CGC 10
$313
CGC 9.5
$260
PSA 8
$160
SGC 10
$127
PSA 9
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Market data recorded 2026-07-17 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.