
Pikachu is a Basic Pokémon card from the SWSH Black Star Promos set, numbered SWSH039. It is a Lightning type with 60 HP, illustrated by artist Hitoshi Ariga.…
Pikachu is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the SWSH Black Star Promos set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number SWSH039/307 and is classified as Promo. The SWSH Black Star Promos set was released on November 15, 2019.
The card includes the flavor text: “Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.”.
Card name: Pikachu
Card number: SWSH039/307
Set: SWSH Black Star Promos
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Promo
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Lightning
HP: 60
Artist: Hitoshi Ariga
Release date: November 15, 2019
National Pokédex number: 25
Pikachu is most often collected as part of a complete SWSH 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.
Pikachu was illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Pikachu is about
For context, the SWSH Black Star Promos set has a median card value near $3.70 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the SWSH Black Star Promos set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
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 12,706 copies of this card, of which 2,805 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 22.1%. 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.
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 12,706 copies to date.
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.
The Pikachu pokémon card is a Promo card from the SWSH Black Star Promos set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the SWSH Black Star Promos set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Pikachu is from the SWSH Black Star Promos set (Sword & Shield series), numbered SWSH039/307 with the Promo rarity.
Pikachu is classified as Promo.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 12,706 copies so far, with about 22.1% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 12,706 copies, of which 2,805 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 22.1%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Pikachu carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
The SWSH Black Star Promos set was released on November 15, 2019.
Yes. Pikachu appears on 115 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.