Vikavolt SM28 / 248 Pokemon Card from SM Black Star Promos Set

About the Vikavolt Pokémon Card

Vikavolt is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 150 HP from the SM Black Star Promos set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number SM28/248 and is classified as Promo. The SM Black Star Promos set was released on February 3, 2017.

The card includes the flavor text: “It produces electricity via an electrical organ in its abdomen. It overwhelms bird Pokémon with shocking beams of electrical energy.”.

Vikavolt Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Vikavolt

Card number: SM28/248

Set: SM Black Star Promos

Series: Sun & Moon

Rarity: Promo

Subtypes: Stage 2

Type: Lightning

HP: 150

Artist: Shin Nagasawa

Release date: February 3, 2017

National Pokédex number: 738

Why Collect the Vikavolt Pokémon Card?

Vikavolt is most often collected as part of a complete SM 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 Vikavolt Pokémon Card

Vikavolt was illustrated by Shin Nagasawa.

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

Market Price and Value of the Vikavolt Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Vikavolt is about $0.44. Recent listings range from roughly $0.20 (low) to

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

Grading the Vikavolt Pokémon Card

Whether Vikavolt 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.

How Rare Is the Vikavolt Pokémon Card?

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

Other Printings of Vikavolt

Vikavolt appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Sun & Moon 52 (around $0.59), Rebel Clash 66 (around $0.51) and SM Black Star Promos SM208 (around $0.47).

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 Vikavolt Pokémon Card

The Vikavolt pokémon card is a Promo card from the SM Black Star Promos set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the SM Black Star Promos set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.44; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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