Pikachu, SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH020/307, promo

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Pikachu

SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH020/307 • promo

Set: SWSH Black Star Promos
Number: SWSH020/307
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2019
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $109.72
Artist: Hideki Ishikawa

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Market

What it's worth

$109.72market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$86.93 – $112.24 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a Black Star Promo, this Pikachu card occupies a unique space in the Sword & Shield era, serving as an accessible yet distinct collectible for fans of the franchise's mascot. Its status as a promo release means it was distributed through specific retail channels rather than standard booster packs, making it a recognizable piece of modern Pokémon TCG history.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyIron Tail30×

Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 30 damage for each heads.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy colorless energyElectro Ball60

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pikachu card numbered SWSH020 was released as part of the Sword & Shield Black Star Promos set, which served as a collection for cards distributed through official merchandise and special event packs during the Sword & Shield expansion era. This specific card was included in the Galar Partners Tins released in 2020, designed to highlight the starter Pokémon from the Galar region by pairing them with the series mascot.

The card features artwork by Megumi Mizutani, a longtime contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for her expressive, clean style. Her design for this promo focuses on a dynamic, bright aesthetic that captures the energetic personality of Pikachu, fitting the high-impact visual style established for the Galar-themed releases. Upon its release, it became a popular inclusion for collectors seeking to complete the expansive, ongoing Black Star Promo series.

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About Pikachu

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