Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #HGSS03?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Pikachu in HGSS Black Star Promos at roughly $44.90. Week-over-week movement is lower by 17.3%. It is currently 8.2% below the 30-day average of $48.93. The 90-day window shows a floor near $32.11 and a peak around $57.55 (57% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #HGSS03 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 17.3% over 7 days, with the card now 22% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $32.11 to $57.55 (57% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($48.93), the card is trading 8.2% lower. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #HGSS03 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu appears in HGSS Black Star Promos, released in 2010. Card flavor text reads: "It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Lightning. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Recharge" and "Thunderbolt". This card is weak to Fighting energy and resists Metal. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Pikachu cards available?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu sits within a broader pool of Pikachu variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 4 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $4.48 and $88.97 (1886% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($26.57), this card is +69%. Notable alternatives include Pikachu #214 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $22.06, Pikachu #225 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos), Pikachu #190 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $88.97, and Pikachu #58 (Base) at $6.80.

Question 5

What set is Pikachu #HGSS03 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

HGSS Black Star Promos entered circulation in 2010. It belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. With 25 listed cards, this is a compact set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 16 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Pikachu (#HGSS03) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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