Pikachu

Pikachu

Pikachu appears in the English print of XY, released on February 5, 2014. Pikachu is a common rarity and 60 HP. The XY set contains 146 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by MAHOU.

Collector Insights

Pikachu is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It has a Retreat cost of one Colorless energy and a resistance to Metal-type attacks, reducing damage by 20. The card features two attacks: Nuzzle, which costs one Colorless energy and has a 50% chance to Paralyze the opponent's Active Pokémon, and Quick Attack, which requires two Colorless energy and deals 20+ damage with a potential 10 boost if a coin flip lands heads. Pikachu's weaknesses include Fighting-type attacks, which deal double damage. The card was released in the XY series on February 5, 2014, and is part of the XY set. Artist MAHOU designed the card, and the flavor text describes Pikachu raising its tail to check its surroundings, with the tail occasionally struck by lightning. The card's design emphasizes its electric attributes through its type and attack mechanics.

It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.

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