Pikachu STANDARD PSA 10
SM10A · Japanese Print · Card #009
Japanese name: ピカチュウ
Currently Sourcing from Japan
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Japanese version
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We source Japanese PSA 10 copies separately — typical turnaround 7–14 days once someone requests this language.
Card Background & Set Context
GG End (sm10a) released 5 April 2019 as the closing 'Enhanced Expansion Pack' of the Japanese Sun & Moon era — its name marks the end of the era before the Sword & Shield generation began (source: Bulbapedia GG End TCG, accessed 2026-05-09). The set's 54-card base list featured aggressive chase-card distribution including Tag Team GX cards (Pikachu & Zekrom-GX, Mewtwo & Mew-GX) and the era-defining Charizard-GX SR. Card #009 is the set's standard Common Pikachu — 70 HP Lightning Basic with 'Tail Whap' (10 damage, 1 Colorless) and 'Electric Ball' (50 damage, 1 Lightning + 2 Colorless) attacks (source: Serebii GG End #009, accessed 2026-05-09). Illustrator Misa Tsutsui has drawn multiple Pokemon TCG entries across SM and SWSH eras; her GG End Pikachu uses a clean character-portrait composition typical of Common Pikachu prints. The card was distributed in standard GG End booster packs at Common pull rate (no special holo, reverse holo, or stamped variants exist for sm10a 009 in the regular set — only the unstamped Common print is documented in the 54-card base list).
Investment Analysis
Pricing context: Common-rarity Pikachu cards from era-closing Japanese sets typically trade in the $30-150 PSA 10 range on open Western marketplaces (eBay PSA 10 listings $30-140 across recent comps, source: eBay search results 2026-05-09); Poke10's $210.71 reflects Japan-domestic dealer pricing where Common Pikachu cards from Sun & Moon-era enhancement sets carry a 30-60% domestic premium over Western retail. Raw NM and PSA 9 figures are not yet published in Poke10's index for this card — Poke10 will track once additional grade-tier comps land. 30-day PSA 10 transaction volume = 0 in the Poke10 window (psa10_volume_30d=0), confirming this is a low-liquidity Common rather than a chase card; expect listings rather than rapid turnover. Grade EV math is not actionable without raw price + verified PSA pop — Common cards from 2019 Japanese sets often have PSA pops in the low double digits (rarely worth grading at the $25 PSA Japan tier unless raw is sub-$30 and centering is exceptional). Investment thesis is character-floor + scarcity-of-clean-copy rather than appreciation-driven. The card is a holdable Pikachu collectible, not a speculative position.
Risks to Watch
Common-rarity risk profile differs from chase-card risk. First, low liquidity — psa10_volume_30d=0 in Poke10's window means ask-side dominance and slow turnover; entering a position is easy, exiting at index price may take weeks. Second, valuation thinness — public Western PSA 10 comps span $30-140 (eBay, 2026-05-09) versus Poke10 Japan index $210.71; gap reflects domestic dealer premium that may compress if cross-border arbitrage activity grows. Third, PSA pop unknown — population may be much smaller than chase cards (rarely worth grading), but if a wave of submissions hit (collectors clearing GG End boxes for Pokemon 30th anniversary 2026), pop could grow 30-50% in a quarter and pressure PSA 10 pricing. Fourth, JPY reversion 152→130 trims USD exposure ~15%. Fifth, Common Pikachu cards rarely participate in TCG bull cycles to the same magnitude as SR/SAR/UR chase cards — upside is limited to the character-floor + clean-copy scarcity premium. Position-size accordingly.
Global Market Comparison
No sold-comp history yet for this card. Our price above reflects our own sourcing + margin; region benchmarks will populate as we ingest more data.
Price History (90 days)
Card Background & Set Context
GG End (sm10a) released 5 April 2019 as the closing 'Enhanced Expansion Pack' of the Japanese Sun & Moon era — its name marks the end of the era before the Sword & Shield generation began (source: Bulbapedia GG End TCG, accessed 2026-05-09). The set's 54-card base list featured aggressive chase-card distribution including Tag Team GX cards (Pikachu & Zekrom-GX, Mewtwo & Mew-GX) and the era-defining Charizard-GX SR. Card #009 is the set's standard Common Pikachu — 70 HP Lightning Basic with 'Tail Whap' (10 damage, 1 Colorless) and 'Electric Ball' (50 damage, 1 Lightning + 2 Colorless) attacks (source: Serebii GG End #009, accessed 2026-05-09). Illustrator Misa Tsutsui has drawn multiple Pokemon TCG entries across SM and SWSH eras; her GG End Pikachu uses a clean character-portrait composition typical of Common Pikachu prints. The card was distributed in standard GG End booster packs at Common pull rate (no special holo, reverse holo, or stamped variants exist for sm10a 009 in the regular set — only the unstamped Common print is documented in the 54-card base list).
Investment Analysis
Pricing context: Common-rarity Pikachu cards from era-closing Japanese sets typically trade in the $30-150 PSA 10 range on open Western marketplaces (eBay PSA 10 listings $30-140 across recent comps, source: eBay search results 2026-05-09); Poke10's $210.71 reflects Japan-domestic dealer pricing where Common Pikachu cards from Sun & Moon-era enhancement sets carry a 30-60% domestic premium over Western retail. Raw NM and PSA 9 figures are not yet published in Poke10's index for this card — Poke10 will track once additional grade-tier comps land. 30-day PSA 10 transaction volume = 0 in the Poke10 window (psa10_volume_30d=0), confirming this is a low-liquidity Common rather than a chase card; expect listings rather than rapid turnover. Grade EV math is not actionable without raw price + verified PSA pop — Common cards from 2019 Japanese sets often have PSA pops in the low double digits (rarely worth grading at the $25 PSA Japan tier unless raw is sub-$30 and centering is exceptional). Investment thesis is character-floor + scarcity-of-clean-copy rather than appreciation-driven. The card is a holdable Pikachu collectible, not a speculative position.
Japanese vs English & Variants
Within sm10a, card #009 Pikachu has only one documented print — the standard Common (no SR / SAR / AR / Reverse Holo variant exists for this card number in the 54-card base list, per Bulbapedia GG End TCG and TCG Collector GG End set list, accessed 2026-05-09). GG End contains separate Pikachu-related TAG TEAM entries (Pikachu & Zekrom-GX) at higher card numbers, but those are distinct cards, not variants of #009. No English equivalent print exists — GG End was Japan-exclusive and not localized. No Pokemon Center stamped or promo print of sm10a 009 has been documented. Cross-set comparison: clean Common Pikachu prints from adjacent Japanese era-closing sets (e.g., Tag All Stars sm12a #052 Pikachu) trade in the $40-180 PSA 10 range on open Western markets — sm10a 009 sits at the higher end of that band on Poke10's Japan-domestic index.
Authentication & Cert Verification
Common-rarity authentication is lower-stakes than chase-tier counterfeit work but still warrants standard checks. (1) PSA cert lookup via PSA online — every Poke10 Pikachu sm10a 009 PSA 10 must show a verifiable cert number matching slab label. (2) Card stock 0.30-0.32mm; weight 1.78-1.84g for unaltered Common Japanese print. (3) Black-bordered Japanese Sun & Moon era frame — borders should be uniform-black, no gradient or fade (fakes often show charcoal-grey or printed-noise borders). (4) Bottom-text reads 'Illus.Misa Tsutsui' in standard 4pt font; back card prismatic Pokeball seal authentic. (5) For a Common, the higher counterfeit risk is altered-grade resealing rather than a full counterfeit print — verify slab seal integrity, label print quality, and PSA hologram alignment. (6) Centering is the dominant PSA 10 / PSA 9 distinguisher on this print — examine left-right and top-bottom side ratios under loupe. Never buy a graded Common Pikachu without slab cert verification on PSA's official lookup.
Risks to Watch
Common-rarity risk profile differs from chase-card risk. First, low liquidity — psa10_volume_30d=0 in Poke10's window means ask-side dominance and slow turnover; entering a position is easy, exiting at index price may take weeks. Second, valuation thinness — public Western PSA 10 comps span $30-140 (eBay, 2026-05-09) versus Poke10 Japan index $210.71; gap reflects domestic dealer premium that may compress if cross-border arbitrage activity grows. Third, PSA pop unknown — population may be much smaller than chase cards (rarely worth grading), but if a wave of submissions hit (collectors clearing GG End boxes for Pokemon 30th anniversary 2026), pop could grow 30-50% in a quarter and pressure PSA 10 pricing. Fourth, JPY reversion 152→130 trims USD exposure ~15%. Fifth, Common Pikachu cards rarely participate in TCG bull cycles to the same magnitude as SR/SAR/UR chase cards — upside is limited to the character-floor + clean-copy scarcity premium. Position-size accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the current PSA 10 price for Pikachu GG End sm10a 009?
Pikachu sm10a 009 GG End PSA 10 trades $210.71 USD on Poke10's Japan live index (accessed 2026-05-08). The card is Common rarity with 30-day Poke10 transaction volume of 0 — a low-liquidity Common rather than a chase card.
Who illustrated this Pikachu card?
Misa Tsutsui (source: Serebii GG End #009 + multiple TCG database confirmations, accessed 2026-05-09). She has drawn multiple Pokemon TCG cards across the Sun & Moon and Sword & Shield eras.
What is GG End and when did it release?
GG End (sm10a) is the closing Japanese Enhanced Expansion Pack of the Sun & Moon era, released 5 April 2019 (source: Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09). The 54-card base set featured Tag Team GX chase cards and marked the end of the SM era before Sword & Shield began.
Why is a Common Pikachu worth $200+?
Three factors: (a) character premium — any clean Pikachu draws collector demand; (b) PSA 10 grading scarcity — Common cards rarely get submitted, so PSA 10 supply is thin even if raw supply is plentiful; (c) Japan-domestic dealer pricing on Poke10 carries a 30-60% premium over Western open-market PSA 10 comps ($30-140 on eBay).
Are there alternate prints of sm10a 009?
No. Only the standard Common print exists in the 54-card base list (source: Bulbapedia GG End TCG + TCG Collector GG End set list, accessed 2026-05-09). No SR, SAR, AR, Reverse Holo, Pokemon Center stamp, or promo variant of card #009 has been documented.
Does this card have an English version?
No. GG End was Japan-exclusive and was never localized into English. Pokemon Company instead distributed selected GG End chase cards (Charizard-GX, Tag Team GX cards) across multiple English Sun & Moon-era sets, but card #009 Pikachu has no English counterpart.
Is grading raw GG End Pikachu profitable?
Likely not at the standard $25 PSA Japan grading tier — Common-rarity raw copies trade in the low double digits, and PSA 10 gem rates on 2019 Japanese cards run 30-40%. Grade only if you hold an exceptionally well-centered raw NM/M copy and have low-cost grading access. PSA pop for sm10a 009 is not yet published — Poke10 will track once first slabs grade through the public population report.
Data Sources & References
- PSA grade & population: psacard.com/pop — authoritative PSA population report
- Japan market reference: snkrdunk.com
- US market reference: pricecharting.com
- Card image & metadata: Pokemon TCG API
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