Pikachu

Pikachu

Pikachu appears in the English print of SM Black Star Promos, released on February 3, 2017. Pikachu is a promo rarity. The SM Black Star Promos set contains 251 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Aya Kusube.

Collector Insights

Pikachu is a Lightning-type Pokémon from the Sun & Moon series, released in the SM Black Star Promos set on February 3, 2017. It has a retreat cost of one Colorless energy and an HP of 70. The card features an attack called Thunder Jolt, which costs one Lightning and one Colorless energy to deal 40 damage while inflicting 20 damage to itself. Its resistances include a -20 reduction to Metal-type attacks, and it is weak to Fighting-type moves with a ×2 multiplier. The card is marked as a Promo rarity and was illustrated by artist Aya Kusube. Flavor text describes Pikachu as naturally storing electricity, occasionally feeling stressed if it cannot fully discharge its charge. This Pokémon’s design emphasizes its electrical attributes and inherent tension from energy buildup.

It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.

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