Where was SV-P 289 distributed?

Fukuoka Pokemon Center or Fukuoka-region events in Kyushu, Japan. Distribution was limited to physical pickup with occasional online claim windows.

Why are regional Pikachu cards expensive?

Small print runs, geographic distribution gating, and prefecture-themed artwork create structural scarcity, supported by completionist collectors building full regional Pikachu sets.

How much is Fukuoka's Pikachu worth?

Raw Japanese copies source around US$438 (poke10, last 30d). Auction comps for graded copies typically lift 1.5-2.5x raw.

Is this card legal in tournaments?

Most SV-P regional promos are not tournament-legal as competitive cards; they are collector-targeted promotional items.

Are there other Fukuoka Pokemon Center promos?

Yes — Fukuoka has hosted multiple regional Pikachu and Pokemon promos across SWSH and SV eras, each independently priced based on individual print run.

PSA 10JapaneseSV Promo #289

Fukuoka's Pikachu STANDARD PSA 10

SV Promo · Japanese Print · Card #289

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Card Background & Set Context

The SV-P promo line is the Scarlet & Violet era Japanese promo card series, distributed through Pokemon Center retail locations, regional events, and special campaigns. Fukuoka, the largest city in Kyushu (southern Japan), hosts a flagship Pokemon Center Fukuoka location that periodically distributes prefecture-specific promo cards. Fukuoka-themed Pikachu cards typically reference local cultural icons such as Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, Hakata ramen, or traditional regional architecture. Pokemon Company has cultivated a dedicated regional-promo programme since the early 2010s, with Fukuoka, Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo locations each producing their own city-specific Pikachu and Pokemon promos. Collectors building complete regional Pikachu sets must source each print individually, contributing to sustained demand.

Investment Analysis

Fukuoka's Pikachu SV-P 289 sources at ~US$437.97 (poke10, last 30d). Regional Pokemon Center promo cards constitute one of the highest-conviction collector niches in Japanese TCG: small print runs, geographic gating, and prefecture-specific artwork combine to produce structural scarcity. Fukuoka Pokemon Center promos historically perform well at auction relative to source listings because international collectors must pay sourcing premium on top of raw price. Investment thesis: regional Pikachu prints are a specialised collector category with steady appreciation patterns since the SWSH-era proliferation of city-promo cards. PSA 10 lift on regional promo Pikachu has tracked 1.5-2.5x raw on clean copies. Risks include the inherent price-discovery noise of low-volume promo cards, and the dependence on continued Japanese collector market liquidity. Position sizing should reflect that regional promos are illiquid relative to mainline set chase cards.

Risks to Watch

Reprint risk on regional promo cards is effectively zero — Pokemon Company does not reprint city-specific promos. JPY exposure is meaningful given the elevated source price. Liquidity risk: regional promos trade in lower volume than mainline set cards, making rapid exit difficult; bid-ask spreads can be wide. Authentication risk is elevated for regional promos because counterfeit operators target high-value promo cards specifically. Submission backlog risk on PSA Japan service tier remains relevant.

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.

Fukuoka's Pikachu SV-P 289 currently sources at around US$438 from Japanese marketplaces (poke10, last 30d). This regional promo card was distributed exclusively at Pokemon Center Fukuoka or Fukuoka-region events, making it a geographically-restricted print with limited international distribution. Such regional Pikachu promos consistently command premium pricing among Pokemon TCG completionists.

Card Background & Set Context

Investment Analysis

Japanese vs English & Variants

SV-P 289 is the Fukuoka regional Pikachu in the Scarlet & Violet promo line. Cross-region within SV-P, comparable city promos exist for Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido, and other Pokemon Center locations. Each regional Pikachu is independently priced based on print run, distribution method, and individual artwork appeal. Cross-era, the SWSH-era Pokemon Center city promos (SWSH-P series) provide a price-discovery reference: SV-P city promos trade similarly. Fukuoka has historically commanded a mid-tier premium among regional Pikachu prints — above smaller cities but below Tokyo flagship promos.

Authentication & Cert Verification

Authenticate SV-P 289 by inspecting the SV-P promo set symbol and the Fukuoka-themed artwork detail. Verify the card numbering '289/SV-P' in the lower-left, and confirm the promo holo pattern is consistent with established SV-P reference imagery. Counterfeits often miss the regional artwork detail or use generic Pikachu base art. JP SV-P print quality is high; centring is generally clean. Pre-grading inspection should focus on holo surface scratches and corner wear.