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Pikachu #1 Wizards Black Star Promos Pokemon card

Set	Wizards Black Star Promos
Card number	1
Rarity	Promo
Type	Pokémon
HP	60
Artist	Keiji Kinebuchi
Released	Jul 1999

Pikachu #1 Value (Wizards Black Star Promos)

$35.67 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 7, 2026.

How much is Pikachu #1 worth? As of Oct 7, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $35.67, the Cardmarket low is €22.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Early in the English promo era, Pikachu number 1 opened the Black Star numbered sequence with Keiji Kinebuchi artwork. Its promo status and first position in the run matter more than scarcity alone, while the comparatively modest raw band keeps it approachable for vintage Pikachu and early promotional-card collections.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$35.67
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€22.00
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€16.95
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€20.26
Cardmarket listings available	208

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What sets the price of Pikachu #1

Pikachu #1 is a Promo Pokémon card from Wizards Black Star Promos, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 32 by price out of 53 cards in the set. Over the last 30 days the price fell -12%, from $40.45 to $35.67. The illustration is by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Is it worth grading? With no reliable gem-mint multiple supplied and a lower raw band, grading should be reserved for copies that look exceptionally clean or carry personal significance. Surface scuffing and back whitening matter most, with corners and centering determining whether an otherwise attractive example grades well.

Pikachu price history

Jul 29, 2026Low $0.00 · High $40.45Oct 7, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Oct 2026	€23.00	$35.86
Sep 2026	€29.12	$38.93
Aug 2026	€27.04	$35.74
Jul 2026	€20.00	-

Keiji Kinebuchi gave this release artwork distinct from the main-set Pikachu cards of the same period. As the opening number in the Black Star run, it fits neatly into first-card, Pikachu, and complete promo-sequence collections.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pikachu #1 worth on Oct 7, 2026?

As of Oct 7, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $35.67, the Cardmarket low is €22.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Pikachu #1 rare?

Pikachu #1 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 32 by price among the 53 cards in Wizards Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Pikachu #1 going up in value?

Over the last 30 days it dropped -12% to about $35.67. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.

How do I check which printing of Pikachu I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (1) 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.