Question 1

What is the current market value of Ash's Pikachu #SM109?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Ash's Pikachu (SM Black Star Promos) sits near $35.50. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 17.3%. It is currently 5.8% below the 30-day average of $37.68. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $24.31 to $61.19 (104% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Ash's Pikachu #SM109 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Short-term momentum is positive (17.3% over 7 days), while the card sits 46% above its 90-day low. The 90-day range spans $24.31 to $61.19 (104% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 5.8% below its 30-day reference ($37.68). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Ash's Pikachu #SM109 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Ash's Pikachu appears in SM Black Star Promos, released in 2017. Card flavor text reads: "This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner." 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 "Agility" and "Thunder". 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 Ash's cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Ash's checklist helps contextualize this specific Ash's Pikachu print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 1 set. In this sample, pricing ranges between $22.94 and $58.24 (154% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($35.66), this card is -0%. Notable alternatives include Ash's Pikachu #SM108 (SM Black Star Promos) at $58.24, Ash's Pikachu #SM110 (SM Black Star Promos) at $30.23, Ash's Pikachu #SM111 (SM Black Star Promos) at $22.94, and Ash's Pikachu #SM112 (SM Black Star Promos) at $29.42.

Question 5

What set is Ash's Pikachu #SM109 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for SM Black Star Promos is 2017. Series classification for this set is Sun & Moon. With 250 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. 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 #SM109 as a Promo card.

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