Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #4?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Pikachu in Wizards Black Star Promos at roughly $47.33. Week-over-week movement is upward at 2.6%. It now sits 9.9% above its 30-day average of $43.06. Its 90-day trading band runs between $24.65 and $47.33, producing a 48% range and moderate-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #4 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Short-term momentum is positive (2.6% over 7 days), while the card sits 92% above its 90-day low. The 90-day range spans $24.65 to $47.33 (48% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($43.06), the card is trading 9.9% higher. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +483% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $100.91, while PSA 10 is $276.10.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #4 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu appears in Wizards Black Star Promos, released in 1999. Card flavor text reads: "When several of these Pokémon gather, they attract so much electricity that they can cause lightning to strike." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Lightning. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Recharge" and "Thunderbolt". 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 Pikachu cards available?

Accepted Answer

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, 5 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $31.63 to $124.95 (295% spread). The current card sits -30% versus the sampled alternative average of $67.58. Notable alternatives include Pikachu #26 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $70.84, Pikachu #1 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $31.63, Pikachu #RC7 (Legendary Treasures) at $60.48, and Pikachu #BW54 (BW Black Star Promos) at $49.99.

Question 5

What set is Pikachu #4 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Wizards Black Star Promos entered circulation in 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. Within this set, Pikachu is card number 4 with a Promo designation.

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