Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #12?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Pikachu (Nintendo Black Star Promos) sits near $260.24. Compared with last week, pricing is 16.4% lower. Against its 30-day baseline of $251.04, this card is pricing 3.7% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $110.49 to $260.24 (58% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #12 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 16.4% over 7 days, with the card now 0% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $110.49 and $260.24 create a 58% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($251.04), the card is trading 3.7% higher. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #12 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu is a Nintendo Black Star Promos card from the 2003 release window. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Lightning. It carries a Basic subtype designation. The printed attacks highlight "Agility" and "Thundershock". The card has a weakness to Fighting. 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 ($26.34), this card is +888%. Notable alternatives include Pikachu #214 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $21.73, Pikachu #225 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos), Pikachu #190 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $88.97, and Pikachu #58 (Base) at $6.95.

Question 5

What set is Pikachu #12 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Nintendo Black Star Promos is 2003. Nintendo Black Star Promos is grouped under the NP era. With 40 listed cards, this is a compact set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 23 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Pikachu is card number 12 with a Promo designation.

Pikachu #12

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