Pikachu #281 from XY Promos - Promo - Illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi
Pokémon

Pikachu

#281/298 in XY Promos, Promo, 60 HP, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Card number
#281/298
Rarity
Promo
HP
60 HP
Language
Japanese
Release date
August 1, 2013
Illustrator
Keiji Kinebuchi
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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 Keiji Kinebuchi.

Collector Insights

Pikachu is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi. It has two attacks, Growl and Thundershock, each with distinct effects. Growl costs one Colorless Energy and prevents the Defending Pokémon from dealing 10 damage if it attacks Pikachu during the opponent’s next turn, provided neither Pokémon is benched. Thundershock requires two Lightning Energy and deals 20 damage, while also flipping a coin to potentially Paralyze the Defending Pokémon. The card has 60 HP and is part of the XY Promos set, released on August 1, 2013. It carries a Promo rarity and is numbered 281 in the set. The card’s abilities focus on defensive and offensive interactions during battles. Its design aligns with the Pokémon TCG’s emphasis on strategic playthrough energy costs and status effects.

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