japan-arb · holo
Pretend Magikarp Pikachu
XY Promos (JP) · #150 · Japanese · released 2013
Raw market price
$3,600
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price |
|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $12,123 |
| PSA 9 | $7,862 |
| PSA 8 | $6,558 |
PSA population not yet on record for this card — we only show real census data.
Why this card matters
pop
JP XY Promo with no reprint vector; 13yr-old set, fixed promo allocation. Graded pop likely thin but unconfirmed — no overcrowding signals. Promo structure structurally caps supply.
demand
Pikachu + Magikarp crossover hits two beloved icons. JP collector premium is real. Not a solo Pikachu card, so ceiling is softer — but dual-character novelty sustains strong niche pull.
artist
Holo finish on a JP promo is visually premium. Promo-exclusive art adds uniqueness. Without a marquee illustrator attribution, a full point of upside is withheld.
catalyst
30d momentum dead at 0%. PSA 10 comps cluster tightly ($10.7K–$12.1K), showing price stability not acceleration. No event or release imminent. Hold thesis, not buy-the-moment thesis.
Graded comps on record
$12,123
PSA 10
$11,549
BGS 10
$10,750
TAG 10
$9,920
BGS 10
$8,048
CGC 10
$7,862
PSA 9
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