ピカチュウ STANDARD PSA 10
Dark Phantasma · Japanese Print · Card #014
Currently Sourcing from Japan
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Japanese version
PrimaryNo Japanese slabs in stock yet
We source Japanese PSA 10 copies separately — typical turnaround 7–14 days once someone requests this language.
Card Background & Set Context
Dark Phantasma launched 13 May 2022 as the Pokemon Card Lab tie-in to Pokemon Legends Arceus (Nintendo Switch, January 2022). The set introduced Hisuian regional variants and Origin Forme Pokemon to the TCG, marking a thematic departure from contemporaneous Galar/Paldea-region sets. Pikachu was included as a standard slot — the franchise mascot appears in nearly every set regardless of regional theme.
Investment Analysis
Dark Phantasma (s10a) holds collector niche for Pokemon Legends Arceus fans, with chase cards including Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR (s10a/s12a-Origin) and Hisuian Zoroark V variants. Pikachu s10a-014 sits in the standard-tier completion slot. Expected Japanese market floor ¥300-1,000 NM (estimated, no current market data in input row), with Pikachu mascot premium providing demand support. PSA 10 gem rate estimated 70-85%; lift over raw NM 2-4×. Investment thesis combines mascot premium with Hisui-set completion demand. Pokemon Legends Arceus cultural staying power supports modest long-term appreciation.
Risks to Watch
Reprint risk via subsequent Pikachu prints. Pokemon Legends Arceus cultural staying power supports demand but at moderate level. JPY/HKD FX 3-7% per quarter.
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
Dark Phantasma launched 13 May 2022 as the Pokemon Card Lab tie-in to Pokemon Legends Arceus (Nintendo Switch, January 2022). The set introduced Hisuian regional variants and Origin Forme Pokemon to the TCG, marking a thematic departure from contemporaneous Galar/Paldea-region sets. Pikachu was included as a standard slot — the franchise mascot appears in nearly every set regardless of regional theme.
Investment Analysis
Dark Phantasma (s10a) holds collector niche for Pokemon Legends Arceus fans, with chase cards including Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR (s10a/s12a-Origin) and Hisuian Zoroark V variants. Pikachu s10a-014 sits in the standard-tier completion slot. Expected Japanese market floor ¥300-1,000 NM (estimated, no current market data in input row), with Pikachu mascot premium providing demand support. PSA 10 gem rate estimated 70-85%; lift over raw NM 2-4×. Investment thesis combines mascot premium with Hisui-set completion demand. Pokemon Legends Arceus cultural staying power supports modest long-term appreciation.
Japanese vs English & Variants
Within s10a, Pikachu s10a-014 is the standard-art slot. Cross-set Pikachu comparisons include sv2a-025 Pokemon Card 151 Pikachu (which commands Pokedex-anchor premium), various S-era prints, and the iconic 1996 Base Set Pikachu. The s10a print is mid-tier in the broader Pikachu portfolio, supported by Hisui-set completion demand.
Authentication & Cert Verification
s10a set symbol bottom-left with Dark Phantasma frame design. Standard 2022-era Japanese print quality; counterfeit risk low for standard-slot Pikachu prints due to limited resale value.
Risks to Watch
Reprint risk via subsequent Pikachu prints. Pokemon Legends Arceus cultural staying power supports demand but at moderate level. JPY/HKD FX 3-7% per quarter.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Dark Phantasma?
A 2022 Pokemon TCG Japanese set (s10a) tied to the Pokemon Legends Arceus video game, themed around the Hisui region and Origin Forme Pokemon.
Is s10a-014 a chase Pikachu?
No. Standard-slot Pikachu print; chase cards in s10a focus on Hisuian variants and Origin Forme legendaries like Palkia VSTAR.
Should I grade s10a-014?
Generally no. PSA 10 lift modest at 2-4×; grading fees often exceed net upside on standard-slot Pokemon promos.
Are Hisuian Pokemon a recognised sub-collection?
Yes. Many collectors build dedicated Hisuian-form Pokemon sets across Dark Phantasma and adjacent expansions.
When was Dark Phantasma released?
The s10a set launched 13 May 2022 as the Pokemon Legends Arceus tie-in expansion in Japan.
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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