Pikachu ex
Surging Sparks

#57 Pikachu ex - Surging Sparks (sv8)

Pikachu ex is a Pokémon with a Lightning type, featuring 200 HP and a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It possesses the ability Resolute Heart, which prevents it from being Knocked Out if it has full HP, reducing its remaining HP to 10 instead. The card’s primary attack, Topaz Bolt, requires three Energy types—Grass, Lightning, and Metal—to deal 300 damage and mandates discarding three Energy cards from the Pokémon. Pikachu ex has a weakness to Fighting-type attacks, which deal double damage. The card’s rules specify that if it is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards, and the Tera condition grants it immunity to all damage while on the Bench. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series, released as part of the Surging Sparks set on November 8, 2024. The card’s rarity is Double Rare, and it is numbered 57 in the set. Its design emphasizes strategic gameplay through its unique abilities and energy requirements.