Pikachu

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Promo SM
Rarity (source): Promo
Illustrator: Saya Tsuruta
Source reference: smp-SM162

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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 smp-SM162 can try to Paralyze the opponent's Active Pokémon with Nuzzle, but only on heads. Its second attack deals 30 damage for Lightning plus Colorless and also does 10 to Pikachu. Saya Tsuruta illustrated this card, where the first attack's uncertainty differs from the second's assured recoil.

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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

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Attacks

Frotte-Frimousse

Cost: Incolore

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

Secousse Tonnerre

Cost: Électrique · Incolore

Damage: 30

Ce Pokémon s’inflige 10 dégâts.

Documented variants

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