If the Defending Pokémon attacks Pikachu during your opponent's next turn, any damage done by the attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Release year for Wizards Black Star Promos is 1999. Wizards Black Star Promos is grouped under the Base era.
With 53 listed cards, this is a compact set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
In the Wizards Black Star Promos checklist, Pikachu occupies position #1 as a Promo card.
Pikachu is a Wizards Black Star Promos card from the 1999 release window. The printed flavor text states: "When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon.
The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 60.
Energy typing is Lightning. It carries a Basic subtype designation.
The printed attacks highlight "Growl" and "Thundershock". Fighting weakness applies to this print.
Latest market snapshots place Pikachu in Wizards Black Star Promos at roughly $25.76. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability.
Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($20.90), by 23.3%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $14.85 and $25.76, producing a 42% range and moderate-volatility behavior.
This version is categorized as Promo.
Pikachu sits within a broader pool of Pikachu variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 4 distinct sets.
Comparable prices currently cover $0.32-$82.45, a 25666% band. Against the sample mean of $19.36, this card is +33%.
Notable alternatives include Pikachu #55 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.32, Pikachu #XY95 (XY Black Star Promos) at $82.45, Pikachu #XY202 (XY Black Star Promos) at $20.04, and Pikachu #XY89 (XY Black Star Promos) at $11.74.
Pricing context for collectors: We observe a 0.0% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. The 90-day range spans $14.85 to $25.76 (42% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior.
Current value is 23.3% above its 30-day reference ($20.90). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +3207% above raw pricing.
PSA 9 is currently around $126.49, while PSA 10 is $851.97.
Other Wizards Black Star Promos cards:
Electabuzz #2Mewtwo #3Pikachu #4
