Pikachu #88 from Bonds to the End of Time - Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita
Pokémon

Pikachu

#88/90 in Bonds to the End of Time, 40 HP, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Card number
#88/90
HP
40 HP
Language
Japanese
Release date
December 26, 2008
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
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Collector Notes

Pikachu

Pikachu appears in the Japanese print of Bonds to the End of Time, released on December 26, 2008. Pikachu is a 40 HP. The Bonds to the End of Time set contains 90 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Collector Insights

Pikachu is a Pokémon card with 40 HP and 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 and flipping a coin to potentially harm Pikachu itself. The card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and was released in the "Bonds to the End of Time" set on December 26, 2008. It is numbered 88 in the set and carries no specified rarity. The design emphasizes Pikachu’s electric-type attributes through its attacks. The card’s mechanics focus on direct damage and self-inflicted penalties, reflecting its thematic role in competitive play. Its inclusion in the set highlights its significance as a foundational Pokémon in the series.

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