modern-to-grade · holo
Pikachu
XY Black Star Promos · #XY95 · English · released 2013
Raw market price
$175
30 days
▲ 14.3%
90 days
▲ 80.2%
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price | PSA population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,000 | 31 |
| PSA 9 | $811 | 127 |
| PSA 8 | $256 | 377 |
PSA population recorded 2026-07-20 · total graded 1,302
Why this card matters
pop
PSA 10 pop of 31 is genuinely low, but 1,289 total graded keeps ceiling pressure real. Promo avoids reprint risk; gem rate ~2.4% creates real scarcity at top tier only.
demand
Pikachu is the single most universally demanded Pokémon IP asset. Holo promo format amplifies collector pull. Character demand is structural, not trend-dependent.
artist
Classic Pikachu holo finish has broad appeal, but XY95 art is competent rather than iconic. No standout illustrator credit elevates it above standard promo aesthetics.
catalyst
14.3% 30d momentum is positive but on thin PSA 10 comp volume (handful of sales). Encouraging signal, not confirmed breakout. Needs sustained volume to trust the move.
Graded comps on record
$2,000
PSA 10
$811
PSA 9
$600
CGC 9.5
$400
BGS 9
$369
ACE 9
$319
BGS 8.5
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Market data recorded 2026-07-15 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.