Surfing Pikachu VMAX Pokemon Celebrations #9
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Surfing Pikachu VMAX Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Surfing Pikachu VMAX turns one of the hobby’s oldest Pikachu gimmicks into a modern VMAX, echoing the original Surfing Pikachu promo that first appeared in Japan in 1997 and later as Wizards Black Star Promo 28.
In-Game
The surfing theme ties directly to Pikachu’s Beach, the special Pokémon Yellow minigame that could only be played with a Pikachu that knew Surf, making this card feel like a tribute to one of Pikachu’s most memorable Gen I secrets.
Card History
Surfing Pikachu’s legacy even reached the anime, because the episode "The Pi-Kahuna" explicitly references the Pikachu’s Beach surfing minigame from Pokémon Yellow.
Set Lore
This card is part of Celebrations, the Pokémon TCG’s anniversary set, which makes Surfing Pikachu VMAX especially fitting as a nostalgia-driven callback to a fan-favorite Pikachu variant from the franchise’s early years.
Artist
The official Celebrations card database credits Surfing Pikachu VMAX to aky CG Works, whose glossy CG style gives this throwback mascot card a big, modern showcase feel.
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About Surfing Pikachu VMAX (Pokemon Celebrations #9)
Surfing Pikachu VMAX is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Celebrations set, card number 9. This card has a Ultra Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Sword & Shield era, and was released in 2021. The current market price is $6.42, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 3 listings currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $5.96 to $9.45, with a median of $7.97.
Card details
- Card Number
- #9
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Release Year
- 2021
- Language
- English
- Era
- Sword & Shield
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Surfing Pikachu VMAX from Pokemon Celebrations #9?
The current market price of Surfing Pikachu VMAX is $6.42. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Surfing Pikachu VMAX from?
Surfing Pikachu VMAX is from the Pokemon Celebrations set, card number 9, released in 2021.
Is Surfing Pikachu VMAX worth grading?
Whether Surfing Pikachu VMAX is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Surfing Pikachu VMAX?
You can buy or sell Surfing Pikachu VMAX on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 14,500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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