Pikachu: 2000 Pokémon Black Star Promo – 27 – The Power of One – CGC PRISTINE 10
Pikachu: 2000 Pokémon Black Star Promo – 27 – The Power of One – CGC PRISTINE 10
Price: $349.99
Pikachu from the Black Star Promo series, card number 27, locked in a CGC 10 Pristine slab. This one’s tied to the Pokemon movie era, pulling from that “The Power of One” vibe without overdoing it.
The artwork shows Pikachu mid-leap, sparks flying off its cheeks like it’s about to zap something serious. That cheeky expression always gets me—simple but packs a punch, you know?
On the card text side, it’s a Basic Lightning-type with 50 HP. Ability? None here, but attacks include Growl to drop your opponent’s damage by 10, and Thundershock dishing out 20 with a chance to Paralyze. Keeps it straightforward, like Pikachu’s no-fuss style in the early days.
This promo dropped in 2001, part of Wizards of the Coast’s Black Star run, handed out through movie promotions or league events around “Pokemon: The Power of One.” What stands out is how it captures that turn-of-the-millennium TCG feel—before sets exploded in size, these promos were like hidden gems, not mass-produced. It’s not your base set Pikachu; this printing has that exclusive edge, with the holo foil that pops under light, reminding you of Saturday mornings glued to the TV.
Slab-wise, CGC 10 Pristine means flawless everything: centering dead on at 10, edges sharp as a Razor Leaf, corners pristine without a whisper of wear, and surface so clean it’s like it time-traveled from the pack. Eye appeal is high with that glossy holo pattern swirling around Pikachu’s outline—subtle but draws you in every time you glance. Pop reports? From what I’ve seen, CGC 10s on these old promos hover low, maybe under 50 total graded that high, given the age and handling back then. Not many survive in this shape; it’s like finding a fossil Pokemon in mint condition.
I’d stash this one on a shelf where the light hits just right, watching it spark up the collection without trying too hard.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Pikachu (Black Star Promo #27)
– Set: Black Star Promo
– Rarity: Promo
– Condition: CGC 10 Pristine
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