Pikachu

Pikachu

Pikachu appears in the English print of Wizards Black Star Promos, released on July 1, 1999. Pikachu is a promo rarity and 30 HP. The Wizards Black Star Promos set contains 53 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.

Collector Insights

Pikachu is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 30 HP, featuring two attacks. Its first attack, Thundershock, costs one Lightning energy and deals 10 damage, flipping a coin to potentially paralyze the defending Pokémon. The second attack, Agility, requires two Lightning energy and deals 20 damage, flipping a coin to grant immunity to all attack effects during the opponent’s next turn. The card has no retreat cost and is part of the Base series. It was released in the Wizards Black Star Promos set on July 1, 1999. The card’s flavor text describes how groups of Pikachu can generate powerful electrical storms. Its themecolor is a warm yellow-brown, matching its Lightning typing. The card is a Promo rarity, with no resistances and a weakness to Fighting-type attacks multiplied by two.

When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.

Explore More Collector Hubs

Compare this card against live trending cards, current most popular cards, and most collected cards in English. Use these hubs to spot momentum shifts before your next trade or listing update.