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# Pikachu VMAX - SWSH Black Star Promos (Ultra Rare) \[SWSH286\]

![A Pikachu VMAX Pokémon trading card, promo number SWSH286, featuring a Gigantamax Pikachu with yellow lightning in a binder sleeve. - view 1](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/3e38b666-277e-4d34-b70b-3300ea640ce0/1-1786198064973.jpg)

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Estimated value

$5 - $15 

Rarity

Average(4/10) 

Category

[Trading Cards](/archive/trading-cards)

Brand

[Pokémon](/brands/pokemon)

Era

2022 

Origin

🇺🇸 United States 

Artist / Creator

Akira Egawa 

Authenticity

Very High (95%) 

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## PIKACHU VMAX - SWSH BLACK STAR PROMOS (ULTRA RARE) \[SWSH286\]: IDENTIFICATION

This Ultra Rare Pikachu VMAX card features a Gigantamax Pikachu in a dynamic mid-lunge pose with yellow lightning crackling in the background. The card is a Black Star Promo numbered SWSH286, distinguished by the 'F' regulation mark and the textured full-art foil surface characteristic of VMAX prints. The artwork by Akira Egawa depicts the 'chunky' aesthetic of the Gigantamax form with a 310 HP stat and two attacks: 'Tail Charge' and 'G-Max Thunder'.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: [Blaziken VMAX (Holo Rare) \[021/198\]](https://curiosa.com/archive/trading-cards/blaziken-vmax-rapid-strike-rainbow-rare),  [Gengar - Paradox Powers (GameStop Promo) \[POR 050/088\]](https://curiosa.com/archive/trading-cards/gengar-gamestop-promo-holo-por-050088),  [Goodra (Holo Rare) - XY Furious Fists \[77/111\]](https://curiosa.com/archive/trading-cards/goodra-holofoil-pokemon-tcg-card-xy-fates-collide). 

## SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in late 2022 as part of the SWSH Black Star Promos line, specifically included in the Crown Zenith Pikachu VMAX Special Collection box. This release marked one of the final major VMAX appearances in the Sword & Shield era before the transition to the Scarlet & Violet EX mechanics. The ... 

Released in late 2022 as part of the SWSH Black Star Promos line, specifically included in the Crown Zenith Pikachu VMAX Special Collection box. This release marked one of the final major VMAX appearances in the Sword & Shield era before the transition to the Scarlet & Violet EX mechanics. The artwork is a direct tribute to the original 'Base Set' Pikachu design, which famously featured a heavier physique compared to modern iterations. 

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## COLLECTOR INTEL

1 

Akira Egawa, the illustrator of this card, is known for a highly detailed and textured art style that has been featured on over 50 different Pokémon cards since 2019.

## SCARCITY

Average 55-70% 

Common Legendary 

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 155 trading cards items at rarity 4 or higher.

### Typical Characteristics

-   Standard antique shop items
-   Regularly available
-   Moderate collector interest

### AUTHENTICITY CONFIDENCE

Very High (95% confidence) 

#### Confidence Factors

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## GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

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Card Specialist

High confidence due to clear visibility of the promo number, set symbol, and distinctive Akira Egawa art style, which are definitive for this specific card.

### WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

-   → Check rear centering to see if it qualifies for a PSA 10 crossover. 

## CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 9-10 

### Grading breakdown

User-specified 'Mint' condition aligns with visible lack of edge whitening or surface scratches through the sleeve; centering is the primary factor preventing a definitive 'Gem Mint' projection.

### Condition

The card appears extremely well-preserved within the binder sleeve. Centering appears to be slightly heavy toward the left border (approx 60/40), which is common for English modern promos.

## TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$5 - $15

Updated: Aug 8, 2026

How we estimate value 

-   Market comparables from auctions & retail 
-   Condition, completeness & craftsmanship 
-   Current collector demand & trends 
-   Low = quick sale, high = patient seller 

For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

## YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

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### What Aligned

-   User stated 'Mint' - visual inspection shows sharp corners and no visible whitening through the sleeve, consistent with a high-grade specimen. 

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