Pooka
Pikachu
#36/96 in Gold, Silver, to a New World..., Common, 50 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
- Card number
- #36/96
- Rarity
- Common
- HP
- 50 HP
- Type
- Lightning
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- December 10, 1999
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- Original name
- ピカチュウ
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Collector Notes
Pikachu
Pikachu appears in the Japanese print of Gold, Silver, to a New World..., released on December 10, 1999. Pikachu is a common rarity and 50 HP. The Gold, Silver, to a New World... set contains 96 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Naoyo Kimura.
Collector Insights
Pikachu is a Pokémon with 50 HP and a Common rarity, featured in the set "Gold, Silver, to a New World..." released on December 10, 1999. Its attacks include Quick Attack, which costs one Colorless energy and deals 10 damage plus 20 more if a coin flip results in heads. The second attack, Agility, requires three energy (two Lightning and one Colorless) to deal 20 damage and grants a defensive effect by preventing all attack effects, including damage, during the opponent's next turn if a coin flip lands on heads. The card was illustrated by artist Naoyo Kimura and is associated with the theme color #c6b041. Pikachu's design emphasizes speed and evasion, reflecting its signature traits. The card's mechanics focus on strategic advantage through probabilistic outcomes. It represents an early iteration of the Pokémon TCG's gameplay mechanics.
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