Pikachu V (Holofoil) — CGC 9 [SWSH #SWSH061]

Pikachu V (Holofoil) — CGC 9 Mint

Set: Sword & Shield Black Star Promos  |  Card Number: SWSH061  |  Year: 2021  |  Rarity: Promo / Ultra Rare (V)  |  Card Type: Lightning — Basic Pokémon V (190 HP)  |  Variant: Standard V Holofoil  |  Illustrator: PLANETA Tsuji  |  Grade: CGC 9 — Mint  |  Certification Number: [Add CGC cert number]

About This Card

Pikachu V SWSH061 is one of the most recognizable Sword & Shield era promos — the headline foil insert from the Shining Fates Collection: Pikachu V box, released in 2021 at the height of the Shining Fates craze. Illustrated by PLANETA Tsuji, the card features an aggressive, action-oriented close-up portrait of Pikachu bursting dynamically past a black and neon graphic frame — a bold, high-energy design that captures the V card aesthetic at its most striking. The standard V holofoil finish delivers a smooth, mirror-like glossy sheen across the artwork window that catches light cleanly and makes the card pop in hand or on display.

This copy has been professionally graded by CGC and awarded a grade of 9 — Mint, reflecting a card with strong eye appeal, well-centered artwork, clean surfaces, and sharp corners with only the most minor allowable imperfections. As a promo card distributed exclusively through a specific retail collection box, SWSH061 was never available through standard booster pack pulls, giving it a distinct distribution history and a collector premium that standard set cards don't carry. Pikachu's status as the face of the Pokémon franchise ensures enduring demand for premium prints of this Pokémon across all collector tiers.

On the competitive side, Thunderbolt's 200 damage for three energy is a powerful one-shot threat, with the full Energy discard keeping it balanced as a burst attacker. Charge's energy acceleration setup makes Pikachu V a self-sufficient attacker that can power up and swing in consecutive turns with the right support, giving it genuine utility in Lightning-type builds.

Why This Card?

• CGC 9 Mint — Professionally Graded: Authenticated and graded Mint by CGC, offering buyers full confidence in condition and authenticity — a CGC 9 commands a meaningful premium over raw copies of a promo card with a fixed distribution history.
• Shining Fates Promo Exclusivity: SWSH061 was distributed exclusively inside the Shining Fates Collection: Pikachu V box — never available through booster packs — giving it a distinct supply ceiling and collector premium over standard set cards.
• PLANETA Tsuji's Dynamic Artistry: The aggressive, neon-framed close-up portrait is one of the most visually striking V card designs of the Sword & Shield era — a bold piece that stands out in any Pikachu collection.
• Pikachu Collector Demand: Cards featuring Pikachu command some of the most consistent and broad collector demand in the entire hobby — graded promo variants with exclusive distribution histories are among the most persistently valued pieces in any Pikachu master set.
• Standard Size Only: This listing is for the standard tabletop TCG card size — not the Jumbo/Oversized display version. The CGC slab confirms the standard size and grade.