Pikachu #71 from Arceus - Common - Illustrated by sui
Lightning

Pikachu

#71/111 in Arceus, Common, 60 HP, Lightning, illustrated by sui.

Card number
#71/111
Rarity
Common
HP
60 HP
Type
Lightning
Language
English
Release date
November 4, 2009
Illustrator
sui
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Collector Notes

Pikachu

Pikachu appears in the English print of Arceus, released on November 4, 2009. Pikachu is a common rarity and 60 HP. The Arceus set contains 111 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by sui.

Collector Insights

Pikachu is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP and a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It resists Metal-type attacks by 20 and is weak to Fighting-type attacks with a 10 damage boost. The Pika Ball attack uses one Lightning energy to deal 10 damage. Mega Shot requires three energy, discards all Lightning Energy, and deals 40 damage to an opponent's Pokémon. The flavor text describes Pikachu using electric shocks to recharge a weakened companion. This card is part of the Platinum series, released in 2009 as part of the Arceus set. It has a Common rarity and was illustrated by sui.

It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.

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