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Pikachu ex

Ascended Heroes / #277/217

Pikachu ex

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Ascended Heroes
Rarity (source)
Special illustration rare
Illustrator
James Turner
Source reference
me02.5-277

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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

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pikachu uses an electric shock to roast Berries that are too hard before eating them. Its electricity becomes an everyday tool. The entry describes a feeding habit of the species, not a card effect.

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Card details

HP
200
Type (source)
Lightning
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
25
Regulation mark
H
Retreat cost
1 Energy
Weakness (source)
Fighting ×2

Printed card text — English

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.

Abilities

Resolute Heart

Ability

If this Pokémon has full HP and would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, it is not Knocked Out, and its remaining HP becomes 10.

Attacks

Topaz Bolt

Cost: Grass · Lightning · Metal

Damage: 300

Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Holographic
  • holo · standard

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