Pooka
Pikachu
#19/36 in Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), Uncommon, 30 HP, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
- Card number
- #19/36
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- HP
- 30 HP
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- March 23, 1998
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
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Collector Notes
Pikachu
Pikachu appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), released on March 23, 1998. Pikachu is a uncommon rarity and 30 HP. The Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set contains 36 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.
Collector Insights
Pikachu is a Pokémon card from the Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set, released on March 23, 1998. It has 30 HP and is classified as a Pokémon with a rarity of Uncommon. The card was designed by artist Atsuko Nishida and features a theme color of #baa873. Pikachu has two attacks: Thundershock and Agility. Thundershock requires one Lightning energy and deals 10 damage, with a 50% chance to paralyze the defending Pokémon. Agility demands two Lightning energy and deals 20 damage, preventing all attack effects on the opponent’s next turn. The card’s artwork and design reflect its electric-type attributes without additional descriptors. Its strategic versatility is defined by the combination of these abilities, balancing offensive and defensive capabilities. The card’s placement in the Vending Machine Series highlights its role in early Pokémon TCG expansions.
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