#78 Raichu - BW Black Star Promos (bwp)
Raichu is a Lightning-type Pokémon from the Black & White series, included in the BW Black Star Promos set released in March 2011. This Promo rarity card features artwork by Mizue and has 100 HP. It requires one Colorless energy to retreat and has no resistances, making it weak to Fighting-type attacks with double damage. Raichu’s attacks include Quick Attack, which costs Lightning and Colorless energy to deal 30+ damage, with an additional 20 damage if a coin flip results in heads. The second attack, Thunder Blast, uses three Colorless energy to deal 90 damage while discarding an Energy attached to the Pokémon. The card’s flavor text describes its tail discharging electricity into the ground, providing protection from electrical shocks. Its design and mechanics align with the set’s thematic focus on powerful electric-type Pokémon.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Promo
Artist
Mizue
Release Date
3/1/2011

BW Black Star Promos
Black & White
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