| Set | SM Black Star Promos |
| Card number | SM98 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 60 |
| Artist | Saya Tsuruta |
| Released | Feb 2017 |
Pikachu #SM98 Value (SM Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Carrying the widely collected Pikachu name, SM98 is a Sun & Moon era Black Star Promo illustrated by Saya Tsuruta. Its position near the upper end of the checklist and recent upward movement underline stronger demand than most routine promos, even though it was issued outside a numbered expansion.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $58.16 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €85.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €219.64 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €79.87 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 13 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $4,000 |
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Pikachu #SM98: rarity, grading and trend
Pikachu #SM98 is a Promo Pokémon card from SM Black Star Promos, the Sun & Moon era (2017). It ranks as number 20 by price out of 310 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 69x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +6.8%, from $54.44 to $58.16. The illustration is by Saya Tsuruta.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $126.15 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $82.89 | 2 |
| CGC | 8 | $17.99 | 2 |
| CGC | 7 | $63.64 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $4,000 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $205.58 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $186.90 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $60.00 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Pikachu price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €85.00 | $58.16 |
| Oct 2026 | €85.32 | $55.75 |
| Sep 2026 | €69.29 | $54.07 |
| Aug 2026 | €62.26 | $46.30 |
| Jul 2026 | €58.00 | $40.82 |
| Jun 2026 | €44.96 | $20.89 |
| May 2026 | €42.28 | $20.89 |
| Apr 2026 | €61.67 | $20.89 |
| Mar 2026 | €60.11 | $19.99 |
| Feb 2026 | €69.77 | $19.26 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pikachu #SM98 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $58.16, a PSA 10 sells for around $4,000 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €85.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Pikachu #SM98 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Pikachu #SM98 sells for about $4,000 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $58.16 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Pikachu #SM98 rare?
Pikachu #SM98 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 20 by price among the 310 cards in SM Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Pikachu #SM98 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +6.8% to about $58.16. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Pikachu #SM98 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 68.8x raw ($3,942 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Pikachu I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (SM98) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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