One card, two numbering systems, and a promo line that never stops counting. Pikachu 272/S-P (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) is a Japanese Sword & Shield-era promotional card — catalogued under Limitless’s ongoing “S-P” tracking label rather than a closed booster set — and it has an English cross-reference number that trips up a lot of buyers who assume the two prints are interchangeable.
This guide identifies exactly what Pikachu 272/S-P is, explains what “S-P” means as a numbering system, separates it clearly from its English counterpart, and shows where it sits next to other Japanese Pikachu prints listed here as PSA 10 graded singles.
Pikachu 272/S-P is a Japanese Sword & Shield Promotional Card, illustrated by Ryota Murayama, catalogued under Limitless’s open-ended “S-P” numbering line rather than a fixed booster set. It has an English cross-reference — Sword & Shield Promos #234 (SWSH234) — but the two are separate prints, not the same physical card. A PSA 10 graded copy of this exact Japanese print is listed at ¥18,705 (~$118 at ¥159/USD) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
Prices are converted at ¥159/USD (September 2026). All card facts below come from Limitless TCG’s Japanese card database.
Identifying Pikachu 272/S-P
The card in question is ピカチュウ — Pikachu — card number 272, from the Japanese Sword & Shield Promotional Cards line, which Limitless catalogues under the short code “S-P.” The artist credited is Ryota Murayama.
If you’re holding a physical copy and want to confirm it’s this exact card, the number to check is the small “272/S-P” printed in the bottom corner. That numbering format — a plain number over the letters “S-P” rather than over a set total — is itself a useful identifier, since it immediately tells you the card came from a promotional release rather than a standard numbered booster set.
A PSA 10 graded copy of Pikachu 272/S-P (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) is currently listed on our site as a single-unit listing, sourced and shipped out of Tokyo.
What “S-P” Means: Sword & Shield Promotional Cards
“S-P” is not a booster set in the way “Vivid Voltage” or “Rebel Clash” are. It’s Limitless’s running label for Japan’s Sword & Shield-era promotional cards — a numbering line that has continued to grow across the whole era rather than closing out at a fixed total. By the time a card reaches number 272, the line has already stretched into the hundreds.
That matters for how you should think about “how many S-P cards exist.” Because it’s an open-ended promo line rather than a closed set, there isn’t a single confirmed final card count to quote, and any number you see floating around should be treated as a snapshot, not a fixed figure. We’re not going to invent one here.
If you want the wider promo picture rather than this one card, our S-P promo best-cards guide ranks the standout chases across the whole line. For the eras on either side of it, see our Sun & Moon promo guide, our XY promo guide, and the current-era Scarlet & Violet promo guide.
If a listing says “S-P” with no set name attached, that’s expected — it’s the correct short code for this promo line, not a typo or an incomplete listing.
The SWSH234 Cross-Reference, Explained
An English-language Pikachu exists under the number Sword & Shield Promos #234, usually written as SWSH234. Limitless lists it as a cross-reference alongside the Japanese 272/S-P entry.
That cross-reference is worth understanding correctly, because it’s easy to over-read: a cross-reference links two related catalogue entries, it does not mean the Japanese and English cards are the same physical print. Different regional promo lines regularly feature the same character, and sometimes similar artwork, under completely separate numbering — SWSH234 and 272/S-P are two distinct prints from two distinct promotional lines, not one card with two labels. If you’re specifically after the Japanese printing — which is what every card and image in this guide covers — the number to look for is 272/S-P, not SWSH234.
Comparing This Print to Other Pikachu Cards We Stock
Pikachu shows up across a wide range of Japanese promo and set lines, and each treatment reads differently in hand. Here’s how 272/S-P sits next to two other Japanese Pikachu prints currently listed as PSA 10 singles.
Pikachu Mirror, S8a #1 is a mirror-holo promo print from a different anniversary-era Japanese line. Pikachu AR, SV2a #173/165 is an alternate-art chase pull from a separate modern set. Neither is the same card as 272/S-P — they’re shown here purely as same-Pokemon comparisons across different Japanese promo and set eras, so you can see how differently “Pikachu” has been treated depending on the release.
272/S-P sits at the more accessible end of that spread: a standard promotional print rather than a mirror-holo or alternate-art chase card, which is reflected in where it lands on price next to those other treatments.
For a broader ranking of Pikachu across the whole Japanese card pool, see our Top 10 Pikachu Japanese cards roundup and our best Pikachu cards value guide.
Buying This Card as a PSA 10 Graded Single
The copy listed is graded PSA 10 and sold as a single unit, not a lot. It’s currently listed at ¥18,705 (~$118 at ¥159/USD) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
Because it’s a single-unit listing, availability can change between when this guide was written and when you read it. If this exact copy has already sold, requests for another PSA 10 Pikachu 272/S-P copy go through Quick Order — that’s a sourcing request, not a restock date.
Confirm the number on the listing reads “272/S-P,” not “SWSH234” or another S-P number. Promo lines carry many similarly named Pikachu cards, and the number is the only reliable way to confirm you’re buying this specific print.
Where to Buy Pikachu 272/S-P
We ship Japanese singles and sealed product worldwide from Tokyo with tracked delivery. The listing below is the exact PSA 10 graded copy of 272/S-P covered in this guide.
View Product → (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order)
Looking for another S-P number, a different Pikachu print, or a mixed order across several Japanese singles? Our Quick Order page is the fastest way to build that order directly, and it’s also where to go if the listing above has sold and you want us to source another copy.
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What is Pikachu 272/S-P?
Pikachu 272/S-P is a Japanese Sword & Shield-era promotional card, card number 272, catalogued under Limitless’s open-ended “S-P” promo line rather than a standard booster set. It’s illustrated by Ryota Murayama.
Is Pikachu 272/S-P the same card as the English SWSH234 print?
No. SWSH234 is listed as a cross-reference alongside the Japanese 272/S-P entry, but they are separate prints from separate regional promo lines, not the same physical card.
How many cards are in the S-P promo line?
There isn’t a fixed, closed total. S-P is an ongoing Japanese Sword & Shield-era promo line whose numbering has continued to grow across the era, so any specific “total” figure should be treated as a snapshot rather than a final count.
How much does a PSA 10 Pikachu 272/S-P cost?
Our PSA 10 graded copy is currently listed at ¥18,705, roughly $118 at ¥159/USD.
What if the PSA 10 copy is sold out when I check?
It’s a single-unit listing, so availability can change. If it’s sold, requests for another PSA 10 copy go through Quick Order — no restock date is attached.
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