modern-to-grade · holo
Pikachu
SM Black Star Promos · #SM227 · English · released 2017
Raw market price
$22
30 days
▲ 2.6%
90 days
▲ 17.2%
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price | PSA population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,455 | 156 |
| PSA 9 | $80 | 511 |
| PSA 8 | $30 | 255 |
PSA population recorded 2026-07-20 · total graded 1,189
Why this card matters
pop
78 raw listings and modest PSA 10 sample (n=5) suggest limited but not genuinely scarce supply; the PSA 10 premium over raw is steep (~35x) yet small comp count makes it statistically fragile.
demand
Pikachu's iconic nostalgia and franchise dominance sustain baseline collector demand, but this SM Black Star promo lacks the cultural gravity of vintage or chase alt-arts to drive outsized buying pressure.
artist
Standard holo promo illustration with no notable artist distinction or alt-art treatment; aesthetic desirability is average for a Pikachu promotional card.
catalyst
30-day momentum is firmly negative at -16.7% with no visible price dislocation or upcoming event to reverse the trend.
Graded comps on record
$1,455
PSA 10
$80
PSA 9
$71
BGS 9
$59
SGC 9.5
$53
CGC 9.5
$33
CGC 8.5
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Market data recorded 2026-07-20 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.