Pikachu
Pikachu is a Promo Pokémon TCG printing from Wizards Black Star Promos (#1). This promo printing often trades on scarcity and distribution channel rather than pack pull rate. The set released in 1999. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Pikachu suits collectors working on Wizards Black Star Promos who need the Promo slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Pikachu from Wizards Black Star Promos?
Pikachu is a Pokémon card in Wizards Black Star Promos numbered 1. When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. National Pokédex #25. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Pikachu worth today?
Pikachu lacks a strong public price in this snapshot; use recent sold listings for the same set, number, and finish. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Wizards Black Star Promos |
|---|---|
| Number | 1 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| TCGPlayer USD | — |
| Cardmarket EUR | €18.76 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 60 |
|---|---|
| Types | Lightning |
| Growl | Colorless If the Defending Pokémon attacks Pikachu during your opponent's next turn, any damage done by the attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.) |
| Thundershock | LightningLightning 20 Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. |
| Weakness | Fighting ×2 |
How collectible is Pikachu?
Pikachu is listed as Promo in Wizards Black Star Promos. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Pikachu?
Catalog fields: set Wizards Black Star Promos, rarity Promo. Illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Pikachu (#1) is a promo-line printing from Wizards Black Star Promos where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Pikachu is catalogued as Promo printing in Wizards Black Star Promos, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Set metadata and rarity help cross-check listings against the correct printing before you buy.
Cons
- Market pricing may be thin or stale for this printing; confirm with recent sold comps.
Verdict: Prioritize verifying the exact printing and finish before transacting; pricing may need live comps at sale time.
FAQ
How much is Pikachu worth?
Pikachu may not have reliable public market pricing in our current snapshot. Check recent sold listings for the same set, number, and finish before buying or selling.
What set is Pikachu from?
Pikachu is listed in Wizards Black Star Promos (Base) as card #1. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Pikachu?
Our catalog lists Pikachu as Promo in Wizards Black Star Promos. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Pikachu good for collectors or players?
Pikachu includes gameplay stats in Wizards Black Star Promos. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.