Pikachu

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Promo SM
Rarity (source): Promo
Illustrator: Saya Tsuruta
Source reference: smp-SM98

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The Pokémon’s story

Pikachu's electricity is not only used to drive off opponents. When two Pikachu meet, they may touch tails and exchange electricity as a greeting. The gesture turns an impressive power into a sign of closeness. Behind the sparks and charged cheeks lies a way of getting acquainted that belongs to this small forest-dwelling Pokémon.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pikachu No. 40 from Burning Shadows and promo SM98 are both illustrated by Saya Tsuruta. Tail Whap deals 10 damage; the second attack deals 20 and may Paralyze the opponent's Active Pokémon on heads. The second reference is a promo, but its attacks and costs remain those of the expansion card.

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Card details

HP: 60
Type (source): Électrique
Stage (source): Base
Pokédex number: 25
Retreat cost: 1 Energy
Weakness (source): Combat ×2
Resistance (source): Métal -20

Printed card text — French

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Attacks

Queue Battoir

Cost: Incolore

Damage: 10

Éclair

Cost: Électrique · Incolore

Damage: 20

Lancez une pièce. Si c’est face, le Pokémon Actif de votre adversaire est maintenant Paralysé.

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