Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #88?

Accepted Answer

For Pikachu in Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos, the current reference price is $25.00. Over the last 7 days it declined 19.7%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $31.56, this card is now 20.8% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $24.93 to $47.60 (91% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #88 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 19.7% over 7 days, with the card now 47% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $24.93 and $47.60 create a 91% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($31.56), the card is trading 20.8% lower. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #88 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu is a Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos card from the 2023 release window. Card flavor text reads: "When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks." 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 "Growl" and "Pika Bolt". 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 -5%. 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 #88 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. With 196 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. 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 #88 as a Promo card.

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