Question 1

What is the current market value of Ash's Pikachu #SM108?

Accepted Answer

Ash's Pikachu from SM Black Star Promos is currently trading around $35.75. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only +0.7%. It now sits 7.2% above its 30-day average of $33.35. The 90-day window shows a floor near $26.75 and a peak around $35.75 (25% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

Is Ash's Pikachu #SM108 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly drift is minimal (+0.7%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 25% 90-day spread ($26.75-$35.75), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 7.2% above its 30-day reference ($33.35). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1771% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $60.23, while PSA 10 is $668.81.

Question 3

What is Ash's Pikachu #SM108 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Ash's Pikachu appears in SM Black Star Promos, released in 2017. Card flavor text reads: "This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Lightning. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Notable move text references "I Choose You!" and "Thunderbolt". This card is weak to Fighting energy and resists Metal. 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 Ash's cards available?

Accepted Answer

Ash's Pikachu sits within a broader pool of Ash's variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 1 set. In this sample, pricing ranges between $40.09 and $127.75 (219% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($63.38), this card is -44%. Notable alternatives include Ash's Pikachu #SM111 (SM Black Star Promos) at $53.76, Ash's Pikachu #SM110 (SM Black Star Promos) at $55.66, Ash's Pikachu #SM109 (SM Black Star Promos) at $127.75, and Ash's Pikachu #SM112 (SM Black Star Promos) at $54.74.

Question 5

What set is Ash's Pikachu #SM108 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for SM Black Star Promos is 2017. SM Black Star Promos is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. Set size is 250 cards, which categorizes SM Black Star Promos as large. As of 2026, the set is 9 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the SM Black Star Promos checklist, Ash's Pikachu occupies position #SM108 as a Promo card.

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