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Set: XY Black Star Promos Released: Oct 12, 2013

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Promo Illustrator: Hitoshi Ariga Evolves To: Raichu

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88.28 $8.44 (10.57%)

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Pikachu-EX XY84 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	7,927.52	13.46%	x90
PSA9	1,065.94	11.97%	x12
PSA8.5	380.00	—	x4.3
PSA8	253.18	9.92%	x2.9
PSA7	157.35	—	x1.8

Pikachu-EX XY84 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
81
3.93%
$7,927.52
PSA 9 Mint
353
17.12%
$1,065.94
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
738
35.79%
$253.18
PSA 7 Near Mint
496
24.05%
$157.35
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
218
10.57%
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PSA 5 Excellent
78
3.78%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
39
1.89%
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PSA 3 Very Good
20
0.97%
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PSA 2 Good
8
0.39%
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PSA 1 Poor
28
1.36%
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Is Pikachu-EX XY84 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $88.28 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $133.66

$88.28

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$157.35

PSA 7 +$20.61

$253.18

PSA 8 +$103.99

$1,066

PSA 9 +$811.09

$7,928

PSA 10 +$6,781

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $88.28 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Pikachu-EX XY84 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number XY84
Card RarityPromo
IllustratorHitoshi Ariga
LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/10/2013
SeriesXY
Expansion XY Black Star Promos
Evolves To
Raichu
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points130 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Metal -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Iron Tail30×
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Overspark50×
Discard all Lightning Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 50 damage times the number of Energy cards you discarded.

Rules

Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Pikachu in a dynamic pose, leaping through the air with energy and excitement. Pikachu's vibrant yellow fur contrasts sharply with its black-tipped ears and red cheeks. It is surrounded by an explosion of electrifying light, with white and pink sparks highlighting the background, creating an energetic and dazzling atmosphere.The art style is bold and lively, characterized by thick outlines and bright, contrasting colors. The use of light and shade adds depth to Pikachu's form, enhancing its three-dimensionality. The color palette features vivid yellows, blacks, pinks, and whites, contributing to an atmosphere that is both electrifying and playful.

Playability Overview

Pikachu EX's high-risk, high-reward attacks encourage strategic energy management and coin flipping, making it a versatile but potentially unpredictable asset in mid-game aggressive plays.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Sparkling ElectricThis Pikachu EX radiates energy! The vibrant colors and sparkles really make it pop. I’d suggest placing it on a “High Energy” page alongside other electrifying Pokémon like Raichu or Zapdos. The dynamic pose and shiny background create an energetic vibe that can’t be ignored.Additional Binder Suggestions: Electric / Playful / Glittery / Power Surge / Cute Battle

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Pikachu-EX #XY84 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu-EX #XY84 from XY Black Star Promos — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu-EX #XY84 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu-EX has moved up 10.6% to $88.28. PSA 10 copies are up 13.5% over the same period.

How rare is Pikachu-EX #XY84?

Pikachu-EX #XY84 is a Promo, one of the higher rarity tiers in XY Black Star Promos.

Is Pikachu-EX #XY84 worth grading?

At $88.28 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $7,927.52, giving a net return of +$6,780.66 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$811.09 and PSA 8 returns +$103.99, so PSA 8, 9 and 10 can all return a profit on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu-EX #XY84 exist?

PSA have graded 2,062 copies of Pikachu-EX #XY84, of which 81 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 3.9%, or roughly 1 in 25 graded copies.

Is Pikachu-EX #XY84 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 3.9% gem rate, Pikachu-EX grades worse than the XY Black Star Promos average by 2.2 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Pikachu-EX #XY84?

Pikachu-EX #XY84 was illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga, who has illustrated 344 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Pikachu-EX #XY84 released?

Pikachu-EX #XY84 was released on 12 October 2013 as part of XY Black Star Promos. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Pikachu-EX XY84

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Pikachu-EX XY84 Population Report

Is Pikachu-EX XY84 worth grading?

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