Pikachu, SM Black Star Promos SM86/248, promo

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Pikachu

SM Black Star Promos SM86/248 • promo

Set: SM Black Star Promos
Number: SM86/248
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2017
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $36.99
Artist: kodama

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Market

What it's worth

$36.99market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$22.06 – $36.99 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the SM Black Star Promo set, this Pikachu card features unique artwork that highlights the character's status as the face of the Pokémon franchise. Because it was released as a promotional item rather than in a standard expansion set, it remains a distinct piece for collectors interested in the specific history of the Sun & Moon era.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyTail Whap10

Cost: lightning energy colorless energySpark20

This attack does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancemetal energy-20Retreatcolorless energy

A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.

Formats

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StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pikachu SM86 card was released in 2017 as part of the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos series. It was specifically distributed through the Pikachu Figure Collection, a special boxed set designed to celebrate the launch of the Sun & Moon expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. These promotional releases were intended to provide players and collectors with unique, playable versions of iconic Pokémon that stood apart from the standard main set variants.

The illustration for this card was created by Kouki Saitou, a long-standing artist in the Pokémon TCG community known for his expressive, clean line work. Saitou opted for a dynamic, joyful depiction of Pikachu mid-stride, capturing the creature's energetic nature consistent with its role as the series mascot. The card was well received by the community for its vibrant art style and its availability as a guaranteed inclusion in the collection box, making it a staple for those focusing on the Sun & Moon era of releases.

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