Pikachu
Pikachu is a Promo Pokémon TCG printing from HGSS Black Star Promos (#HGSS03). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $31.65 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2010. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Pikachu suits collectors working on HGSS 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 HGSS Black Star Promos?
Pikachu is a Pokémon card in HGSS Black Star Promos numbered HGSS03. It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state. National Pokédex #25. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Pikachu worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $31.65 for Pikachu. Low and high spread runs $16.85 to $4321.00. 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 | HGSS Black Star Promos |
|---|---|
| Number | HGSS03 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $31.65 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 70 |
|---|---|
| Types | Lightning |
| Recharge | Colorless Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Pikachu. Shuffle your deck afterward. |
| Thunderbolt | LightningLightningColorlessColorless 100 Discard all Energy attached to Pikachu. |
| Weakness | Fighting +10 |
How collectible is Pikachu?
Pikachu is listed as Promo in HGSS 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 HGSS Black Star Promos, rarity Promo. Illustrated by Kanako Eo. 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 (#HGSS03) is a promo-line printing from HGSS Black Star Promos where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Pikachu is catalogued as Promo printing in HGSS Black Star Promos, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $31.65.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $31.65 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Pikachu worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $31.65 for ungraded Pikachu from HGSS Black Star Promos. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Pikachu from?
Pikachu is listed in HGSS Black Star Promos (HeartGold & SoulSilver) as card #HGSS03. 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 HGSS 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 HGSS Black Star Promos. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.