Pooka
Pikachu
#8/34 in Pokémon TCG Classic (Charizard), 40 HP, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
- Card number
- #8/34
- HP
- 40 HP
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- October 31, 2023
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
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Collector Notes
Pikachu
Pikachu appears in the Japanese print of Pokémon TCG Classic (Charizard), released on October 31, 2023. Pikachu is a 40 HP. The Pokémon TCG Classic (Charizard) set contains 34 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Collector Insights
Pikachu is a Pokémon with 40 HP featured in the Pokémon TCG Classic (Charizard) set, released on October 31, 2023. The card is illustrated by artist Mitsuhiro Arita and includes two attacks. The first attack, Gnaw, costs one Colorless energy and deals 10 damage. The second attack, Thunder Jolt, requires one Lightning and one Colorless energy, dealing 30 damage while flipping a coin to determine if Pikachu harms itself. The card’s design and mechanics align with its role in the set, offering strategic versatility through its energy requirements and effects. Its attacks provide both direct damage and a self-inflicting risk, balancing offensive and defensive play. The card’s simplicity and clear mechanics make it accessible for players familiar with basic Pokémon TCG strategies. It serves as a foundational piece in the Classic set, reflecting the series’ early design principles. The combination of straightforward attacks and minimal text emphasizes clarity in gameplay.
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