| Set | SWSH Black Star Promos |
| Card number | SWSH286 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 310 |
| Artist | AKIRA EGAWA |
| Released | Nov 2019 |
Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286 Value (SWSH Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Pikachu VMAX from Sword & Shield Black Star Promos, released November 2019, was illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. Though sharing the popular Pikachu brand, this promo pulls strong interest relative to others in the set.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $6.16 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €3.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €6.78 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €5.35 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 566 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $322.16 |
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Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286: rarity, grading and trend
Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286 is a Promo Pokémon card from SWSH Black Star Promos, the Sword & Shield era (2019). It ranks as number 143 by price out of 378 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 52x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($6.12 to $6.16). The illustration is by AKIRA EGAWA.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 10 | $322.16 | 1 |
| PSA | 9 | $36.34 | 1 |
| PSA | 8 | $10.00 | 2 |
| TAG | 10 | $99.24 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Pikachu VMAX price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €3.00 | $6.18 |
| Oct 2026 | €5.27 | $6.23 |
| Sep 2026 | €5.50 | $6.52 |
| Aug 2026 | €5.50 | $6.75 |
| Jul 2026 | €5.56 | $6.16 |
| Jun 2026 | €5.09 | $5.50 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $6.16, a PSA 10 sells for around $322.16 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €3.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286 sells for about $322.16 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $6.16 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286 rare?
Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 143 by price among the 378 cards in SWSH Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $6.16.
Is Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 52.3x raw ($316.00 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 VMAX I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (SWSH286) 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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