Question 1

What is the current market value of Surfing Pikachu #28?

Accepted Answer

Surfing Pikachu from Wizards Black Star Promos is currently trading around $54.82. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 2.3%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($49.67), by 10.4%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $32.84 and $54.82, producing a 40% range and moderate-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Surfing Pikachu #28 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 2.3%; current pricing is 67% above the 90-day floor. The 90-day range spans $32.84 to $54.82 (40% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value is 10.4% above its 30-day reference ($49.67). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1995% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $128.63, while PSA 10 is $1148.39.

Question 3

What is Surfing Pikachu #28 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Surfing Pikachu appears in Wizards Black Star Promos, released in 1999. Card flavor text reads: "One summer, a group of Pikachus was found riding the waves at the local beach." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Lightning. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Surf". The card has a weakness to Fighting. 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 Surfing cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Surfing checklist helps contextualize this specific Surfing Pikachu print. This comparison sample includes 2 alternatives across 2 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $10.36-$310.50, a 2897% band. Against the sample mean of $160.43, this card is -66%. Notable alternatives include Surfing Pikachu #111 (Evolutions) at $10.36 and Surfing Pikachu #114 (Rising Rivals) at $310.50.

Question 5

What set is Surfing Pikachu #28 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Wizards Black Star Promos is 1999. Wizards Black Star Promos is grouped under the Base era. The checklist contains 53 cards, placing it in a compact expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Surfing Pikachu (#28) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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