Pooka
Pikachu
#16/128 in Base Expansion Pack, Common, 50 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
- Card number
- #16/128
- Rarity
- Common
- HP
- 50 HP
- Type
- Lightning
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- December 1, 2001
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- Original name
- ピカチュウ
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Collector Notes
Pikachu
Pikachu appears in the Japanese print of Base Expansion Pack, released on December 1, 2001. Pikachu is a common rarity and 50 HP. The Base Expansion Pack set contains 128 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.
Collector Insights
Pikachu is a Pokémon with 50 HP featured in the Base Expansion Pack, released on December 1, 2001. The card is illustrated by artist Atsuko Nishida and is classified as a Common rarity. It has two attacks, starting with Lightning Tail, which costs one Colorless Energy. This attack involves flipping a coin, and if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Paralyzed. The second attack, Tackle, requires one Lightning and one Colorless Energy to deal 20 damage. The card’s design reflects its role in the game’s foundational set. Its simplicity in mechanics aligns with its status as an introductory Pokémon. The combination of these attacks provides versatility in gameplay scenarios.
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