modern-to-grade · holo
Pikachu
BW Black Star Promos · #BW54 · English · released 2011
Raw market price
$100
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price | PSA population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $852 | 18 |
| PSA 8 | $215 | 19 |
PSA population recorded 2026-09-05 · total graded 72
Why this card matters
pop
PSA pop of 70 total is modest but not rare; PSA 9 count of 18 limits gem supply. No reprint pressure as a promo, but pool isn't tight enough for strong conviction.
demand
Pikachu is the apex Pokémon brand anchor — perennial collector pull. BW-era promos attract nostalgia, but this specific card lacks the iconic pose/set cachet of trophy or base Pikachus.
artist
Standard BW holo treatment; no standout artist pedigree or signature finish. Functional but undistinguished versus vintage or alt-art Pikachu printings.
catalyst
30d momentum is flat at 0%. PSA 9 ($98) trades BELOW PSA 8 ($124) — grade inversion signals weak demand depth. No event or announcement driving near-term price action.
Graded comps on record
$852
PSA 9
$500
CGC 8.5
$260
PSA 8.5
$215
PSA 8
$70
PSA 7
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Market data recorded 2026-09-03 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.