Pooka
Pikachu
#279/298 in XY Promos, Promo, 60 HP, illustrated by Naoki Saito.
- Set
- XY Promos
- Card number
- #279/298
- Rarity
- Promo
- HP
- 60 HP
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- August 1, 2013
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
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Collector Notes
Pikachu
Pikachu appears in the Japanese print of XY Promos, released on August 1, 2013. Pikachu is a promo rarity and 60 HP. The XY Promos set contains 298 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Naoki Saito.
Collector Insights
Pikachu is a Pokémon card from the XY Promos set, released on August 1, 2013, with a promo rarity and card number 279. It has 60 HP and is illustrated by artist Naoki Saito. The card features two attacks: "Celebration Party!" requires one Colorless Energy to activate, prompting both players to clap their hands and draw a card. The second attack, "Mega Thunderbolt," demands four Lightning Energy to deal 120 damage and discard all Energy attached to the Pokémon. The card’s design and mechanics align with its thematic focus on interactive play and strategic resource management. Its unique abilities emphasize player engagement through immediate effects. The combination of simple and impactful effects highlights its role in facilitating dynamic gameplay. This card remains a notable inclusion in the XY series due to its distinct mechanics and visual appeal.
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