Surfing-pikachu – Celebrations (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Surfing-pikachu (#8) is a Rare Holo V card from Sword & Shield - Celebrations released in 2021. It showcases artwork by aky CG Works and the Surf attack (150 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $1.93, Cardmarket average sale is €1.57, Floor listings start near €0.90.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.93
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.55
- Recent low listing: €0.90
Card Details
- Set
- Celebrations
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo V
- Illustrator
- 🎨 aky CG Works
- HP
- 200
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Raichu
Attacks & Strategy
-
Surf
[Water, Water, Water]
— 150
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Surfing-pikachu from Celebrations (Rare Holo V) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator aky CG Works.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Surfing-pikachu 8 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Surfing-pikachu's Surf deals 150 damage for Water + Water + Water energy.
Stats Overview: 200 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrations #8 ← Current | 200 | 1 attack | Rare Holo V | $1.93 |
�📦 Celebrations Set Context
This Surfing-pikachu is part of the Celebrations expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by aky CG Works, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Surfing-pikachu card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo V cards from Celebrations are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by aky CG Works resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Celebrations
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Surfing-pikachu 8 was released in 2021 in the Celebrations expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by aky CG Works. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Celebrations represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Surfing-pikachu with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Surfing-pikachu card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Surfing-pikachu works best in Lightning type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.