| Set | Wizards Black Star Promos |
| Card number | 28 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 50 |
| Artist | Toshinao Aoki |
| Released | Jul 1999 |
Surfing Pikachu #28 Value (Wizards Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Surfing Pikachu #28 revisits the mascot’s playful surfboard concept within the vintage Black Star promo series. Illustrated by Toshinao Aoki, it sits just behind several other Pikachu issues in set value, ranking 18th of 53. Promo status, familiar character imagery, and a self-contained action scene make it more distinctive than a routine base-form portrait.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $51.74 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €79.95 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €47.91 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €73.23 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 139 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,157 |
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What sets the price of Surfing Pikachu #28
Surfing Pikachu #28 is a Promo Pokémon card from Wizards Black Star Promos, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 16 by price out of 53 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 22x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -12%, from $58.62 to $51.74. The illustration is by Toshinao Aoki.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGS | 8 | $50.03 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $299.00 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $71.47 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $44.79 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $49.20 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,157 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $134.38 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $73.68 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $76.14 | 5 |
| TAG | 8 | $80.41 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Surfing Pikachu price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €79.95 | $51.80 |
| Oct 2026 | €81.73 | $56.03 |
| Sep 2026 | €81.13 | $58.66 |
| Aug 2026 | €77.19 | $60.18 |
| Jul 2026 | €63.54 | $46.06 |
| Jun 2026 | €64.99 | $31.07 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Surfing Pikachu #28 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $51.74, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,157 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €79.95. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Surfing Pikachu #28 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Surfing Pikachu #28 sells for about $1,157 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $51.74 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Surfing Pikachu #28 rare?
Surfing Pikachu #28 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 16 by price among the 53 cards in Wizards Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Surfing Pikachu #28 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -12% to about $51.74. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Surfing Pikachu #28 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 22.4x raw ($1,105 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 Surfing Pikachu I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (28) 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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