Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #SM157?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu from SM Black Star Promos is currently trading around $23.63. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($22.08), by 7.0%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $13.80 to $23.63 (42% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #SM157 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. The 90-day range spans $13.80 to $23.63 (42% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value is 7.0% above its 30-day reference ($22.08). Available graded data shows PSA 9 at $172.86, which is +632% versus raw pricing.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #SM157 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu is a SM Black Star Promos card from the 2017 release window. The printed flavor text states: "It's in its nature to store electricity. It feel stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Lightning. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable ability on this print: "Pika Shield". Attack line includes "Static Shock". It has a weakness to Fighting and resistance to Metal. The retreat cost for this card is 1. 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 -50%. 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 #SM157 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

SM Black Star Promos was released in 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. Pikachu (#SM157) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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