Pooka
Pikachu
#24/48 in Pokémon Jungle, Common, Lightning, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Card number
- #24/48
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Lightning
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- March 5, 1997
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Original name
- ピカチュウ
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Collector Notes
Pikachu
Pikachu appears in the Japanese print of Pokémon Jungle, released on March 5, 1997. Pikachu is a common rarity. The Pokémon Jungle set contains 48 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 Pokémon Jungle set released in 1997. The card’s number is 24, and it is classified as a Common rarity. It has a theme color of #c5c351 and belongs to the Pokémon supertype. The card’s HP is 50, and its sole attack, Spark, requires two Lightning energy to use. This attack deals 20 damage and targets a Benched Pokémon, inflicting 10 additional damage while ignoring Weakness and Resistance for that target. The attack’s effect emphasizes direct interaction with opponent’s Bench, providing a strategic advantage in specific scenarios. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its role in early Pokémon TCG gameplay, balancing simplicity with tactical flexibility. Its inclusion in the Jungle set highlights its foundational significance to the series’ development.
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