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Pichu

Sandstorm / #20/100

Pichu

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Sandstorm
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
Naoyo Kimura
Source reference
ex2-20

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Pichu carries small electrical sacs in its cheeks. It does not yet control their charge perfectly: strong emotion or surprise can cause an involuntary discharge. When too much electricity accumulates, it may even shock itself. Yet its size should not deceive, because it can also electrify an adult, surprising itself in the process. The Pokédex thus describes power that is already real but still difficult for this young Pokémon to master.

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

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Shield specifies that an overload can turn Pichu's electricity against itself. Ultra Sun states that strong emotions sometimes trigger an unexpected discharge. Pokémon Sword adds that it can shock a grown person, which surprises Pichu itself.

Sources for this background

Card details

HP
40
Type (source)
Lightning
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
172
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

Baby Evolution

Poke-POWER

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put Pikachu from your hand onto Pichu (this counts as evolving Pichu) and remove all damage counters from Pichu.

Attacks

Energy Retrieval

Cost: Lightning

Search your discard pile for up to 2 basic Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. Put 1 damage counter on that Pokémon for each Energy card attached in this way.

Documented variants

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

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • normal · standard
  • reverse · standard

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