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5 facts about this card
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Card Reference
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 $7.79, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently available.
The current market price of Surfing Pikachu VMAX is $7.79. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Surfing Pikachu VMAX is from the Pokemon Celebrations set, card number 9, released in 2021.
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.
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.