japan-arb · holo
Pikachu
Sword & Shield Promos (JP) · #227 · Japanese · released 2019
Raw market price
$1,799
Why this card matters
pop
Promo set = no reprint pressure, but zero graded pop and only 4 sold comps on raw suggests thin verified liquidity, not confirmed scarcity. Supply unknown is not the same as supply low.
demand
Pikachu is the single strongest character pull in the hobby globally. JP holo promo adds collector cachet. However, comps cluster $29–$106 graded — character demand is real but ceiling appears modest here.
artist
Holo finish adds tactile and visual appeal standard for promo tier. Without a marquee artist signature or breakout alt-art treatment, finish is solid but not a standalone conviction driver.
catalyst
30d momentum is dead flat at 0%. Raw ask of $1,799 sits wildly above graded comps of $29–$106 — a 17–60x disconnect. No graded pop, no price surge. Timing conviction is near zero.
Graded comps on record
$106
BGS 10
$32
PSA 10
$31
BGS 10
$29
CGC 10
$26
CGC 10
$24
ACE 10
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Market data recorded 2026-07-10 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.