Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #27?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos is currently trading around $23.35. Week-over-week movement is lower by 2.5%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($21.86), by 6.8%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $12.91 and a peak around $24.87 (51% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #27 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 2.5% over 7 days, with the card now 6% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $12.91 to $24.87 (51% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($21.86), the card is trading 6.8% higher. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +913% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $47.68, while PSA 10 is $236.51.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #27 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu appears in Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos, released in 2023. The printed flavor text states: "Pikachu seems excited to be going on an adventure, and so do its new pals, from attention-seeking Sprigatito to laid-back Fuecoco and tidy Quaxly." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Lightning. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Adventuring Together". It is weak to Fighting type energy. It requires 1 energy to retreat. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Pikachu cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Pikachu checklist helps contextualize this specific Pikachu print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 4 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $23.83 and $70.84 (197% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($47.35), this card is -51%. Notable alternatives include Pikachu #27 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $23.83, Pikachu #26 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $70.84, Pikachu #1 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $31.63, and Pikachu #RC7 (Legendary Treasures) at $60.48.

Question 5

What set is Pikachu #27 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos entered circulation in 2023. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. Set size is 196 cards, which categorizes Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos as large. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos checklist, Pikachu occupies position #27 as a Promo card.

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