Pikachu DP16 / 56 Pokemon Card from DP Black Star Promos Set

About the Pikachu Pokémon Card

Pikachu is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the DP Black Star Promos set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number DP16/56 and is classified as Promo. The DP Black Star Promos set was released on May 1, 2007.

The card includes the flavor text: “It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.”.

Pikachu Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Pikachu

Card number: DP16/56

Set: DP Black Star Promos

Series: Diamond & Pearl

Rarity: Promo

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Lightning

HP: 60

Artist: Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Release date: May 1, 2007

National Pokédex number: 25

Why Collect the Pikachu Pokémon Card?

Pikachu is most often collected as part of a complete DP Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Pikachu Pokémon Card

Pikachu was illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Pikachu Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Pikachu is about

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the DP Black Star Promos set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Pikachu Pokémon Card

Whether Pikachu is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 162 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Pikachu Pokémon Card?

Pikachu carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 162 copies to date.

Other Printings of Pikachu

Pikachu appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Pokémon Rumble 7 (around $750), POP Series 5 12 (around $435) and Rising Rivals 112 (around $314).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Pikachu Pokémon Card

The Pikachu pokémon card is a Promo card from the DP Black Star Promos set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the DP Black Star Promos set. Its current aggregated market price is about

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