Pikachu, BW Black Star Promos BW54/101, promo

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Pikachu

BW Black Star Promos BW54/101 • promo

Set: BW Black Star Promos
Number: BW54/101
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2011
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $99.99
Artist: 5ban Graphics

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What it's worth

$99.99market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$56.87 – $99.99 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the Black Star Promos set released during the Black & White era, this Pikachu card features artwork by Naoki Saito that highlights the character's classic design. Because it was distributed as a promotional card rather than through standard booster packs, it remains a frequent target for collectors aiming to complete specific generation-based sets.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: lightning energyQuick Attack10+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy colorless energyElectro Ball50

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pikachu BW54 card was released as part of the Black Star Promos set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, specifically distributed in 2012. It was created to celebrate the expansion of the Black & White series, which introduced the Generation V Pokémon region of Unova. These promotional cards were typically distributed through retail partnerships, such as being included in specific blister packs or at organized play events, designed to engage fans with updated card mechanics and the evolving aesthetic of the game.

The card features an illustration by Kouki Saitou, a prolific artist in the Pokémon TCG landscape whose work is characterized by vibrant colors and dynamic compositions. Saitou sought to capture Pikachu in an energetic, ready-for-battle stance that emphasized the character's status as the face of the franchise. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors who prioritized the clean, modern look of the BW-era card design and the consistent charm of the iconic Electric-type mascot.

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