Pooka
Pikachu
#40/41 in Intro Pack (Bulbasaur), illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Card number
- #40/41
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- July 30, 1999
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
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Collector Notes
Pikachu
Pikachu appears in the Japanese print of Intro Pack (Bulbasaur), released on July 30, 1999. The Intro Pack (Bulbasaur) set contains 41 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.
Collector Insights
Pikachu is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Ken Sugimori, part of the Intro Pack (Bulbasaur) set released in July 1999. The card has an HP of 60 and a themecolor of #616d79. It includes two attacks: Growl, which costs one Colorless energy and reduces damage by 10 if the defending Pokémon attacks during the opponent's next turn, provided Pikachu remains on the bench. Thundershock requires two Lightning energy, deals 20 damage, and has a 50% chance to paralyze the defending Pokémon. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its role in early Pokémon TCG gameplay. Its simplicity and strategic versatility made it a foundational card in the series. The set’s release date marks its debut in the competitive metagame. The card’s balance between defensive and offensive capabilities defines its gameplay impact.
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