Question 1

What is the current market value of Detective Pikachu #SM190?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Detective Pikachu in SM Black Star Promos at roughly $25.89. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%. It now sits 2.6% above its 30-day average of $25.23. The 90-day window shows a floor near $21.16 and a peak around $25.89 (18% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Detective Pikachu #SM190 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 18% 90-day spread ($21.16-$25.89), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($25.23). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +1368% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $48.98, while PSA 10 is $380.01.

Question 3

What is Detective Pikachu #SM190 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Detective Pikachu appears in SM Black Star Promos, released in 2017. The printed flavor text states: "He was the partner of Tim's father, Harry, who has gone missing. This Pikachu loves the dark coffee at the Hi-Hat Cafe." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Lightning. It carries a Basic subtype designation. The printed attacks highlight "Coffee Break" and "Corkscrew Punch". It has a weakness to Fighting and resistance to Metal. The retreat cost for this card is 2. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Detective cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Detective checklist helps contextualize this specific Detective Pikachu print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 3 cards, 2 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $9.68-$38.50, a 298% band. Against the sample mean of $20.51, this card is +26%. Notable alternatives include Detective Pikachu #10 (Detective Pikachu) at $13.36, Detective Pikachu #SM194 (SM Black Star Promos) at $9.68, and Detective Pikachu #SM170 (SM Black Star Promos) at $38.50.

Question 5

What set is Detective Pikachu #SM190 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. In the SM Black Star Promos checklist, Detective Pikachu occupies position #SM190 as a Promo card.

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