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'''Flying Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''そらをとぶピカチュウ''' ''Flying Pikachu'') is a {{ct|Lightning}} Basic Pokémon card. It was released as a promotional card.
'''Flying Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''そらをとぶピカチュウ''' ''Flying Pikachu'') is a {{ct|Lightning}} Basic Pokémon card. It is one of the {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} and part of the {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion.


==Card text (Wizards Promo print)==
==Card text (Wizards Promo print)==
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==Release information==
==Release information==
[[Image:FlyingPikachu2.jpg|left|180px|Alternate version.]]
In Japan, this card was available as an insert with the November 1996 issue of [[CoroCoro]] Comic. The English version of the card was released through the {{TCG|Pokémon League}} in August 2001. This card was later reprinted as a {{TCG|retro card}} in the {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion.<br>
[[File:FlyingPikachuRisingRivals113.jpg|thumb|Rising Rivals print]]
The card was also released with slightly different artwork in Japan as a special card through All Nippon Airways in 1998. Passengers flying in conjunction with the "Pokémon Getaways" campaign could redeem their boarding passes for a two-card set that included Flying Pikachu and {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Dragonite|5}}. This variant card was never released in English.
This card was released as a promotional card. In Japan, it was included with the the November 1996 issue of [[CoroCoro]] Comic. The English version of the card was released through Pokémon card leagues in August 2001. This card was later reprinted as a {{TCG|retro card}} in the {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion.
===Gallery===
 
{{TCGGallery |
A different variation of this card with a plane in the background was released in Japan as a special card by All Nippon Airways in 1998. Passengers flying in conjunction with the "Pokémon Getaways" campaign could redeem their boarding passes for the 2 card set including Flying Pikachu and {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Dragonite|5}}. This variant card was never released in English.
type=Lightning |
image1=FlyingPikachuWizardsPromo25.jpg |
caption1={{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|Wizards Black Star Promo}} print |
image2=FlyingPikachuANAPromo98.jpg |
caption2=ANA variant print |
image3=FlyingPikachuRisingRivals113.jpg |
caption3={{TCG|Rising Rivals}} print |
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Japanese versions of the card are identical with the exception that the print given on ANA features an airplane in the illustration.
*The Japanese versions of the card are identical, with the exception of the illustration featured on the ANA print, which includes an airplane in it.
*Since the release of this card, {{p|Pikachu}} that know {{m|Fly}} [[Pikachu variants#Flying Pikachu|have appeared in other Pokémon media]]. A Pikachu with Fly can be downloaded to a Pokémon video game at certain events.
*Since the release of this card, {{p|Pikachu}} that know {{m|Fly}} [[Pikachu variants#Flying Pikachu|have appeared in other Pokémon media]]. A Pikachu with Fly can be downloaded to a Pokémon video game via certain events or game peripherals.
* Flying Pikachu has a resistance to {{tcg|Fighting|Fighting-types}}, despite not being a {{type2|Flying}}, likely due to the fact that it can fly.
 
===Origin===
===Origin===
{{m|ThunderShock}} is a [[move]] in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Pikachu}} can learn. {{m|Fly}} is also a move, though Pikachu cannot learn it under normal conditions.
{{m|ThunderShock}} is a [[move]] in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Pikachu}} can learn. {{m|Fly}} is also a move, though Pikachu cannot learn it under normal conditions.
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[[Category:Pokémon cards]]
[[Category:Promotional cards]]
[[Category:Wizards Black Star Promotional cards]]
[[Category:Wizards Black Star Promotional cards]]
[[Category:Rising Rivals cards]]
[[Category:Rising Rivals cards]]
[[Category:Promotional cards]]
[[Category:Bonds to the End of Time cards]]
[[Category:Illus. by Toshinao Aoki]]
[[Category:Illus. by Toshinao Aoki]]
[[Category:Holographic cards]]
[[Category:Secret cards]]


[[ja:そらをとぶピカチュウLV.12 (プロモーションカード コロコロ)]]
[[de:Fliegendes Pikachu (Wizards Black Star Promos 25)]]
[[ja:そらをとぶピカチュウLV.12 (プロモーションカード ANA)]]
[[fr:Pikachu volant (Platine Rivaux Émergeants 113)]]
[[it:Flying Pikachu (Wizards Promo 25)]]
[[ja:そらをとぶピカチュウ (DPt2-B)]]
[[ja:そらをとぶピカチュウ (DPt2-B)]]

Revision as of 08:05, 16 June 2013

Flying Pikachu (ANA promo) redirects here. For the card released through All Nippon Airways one year after this card, see Flying Pikachu (ANA promo 99).
Flying Pikachu LV.12
そらをとぶピカチュウ Flying Pikachu
Lightning
FlyingPikachuRisingRivals113.jpg
Rising Rivals print
Illus. Toshinao Aoki
Evolution stage Basic Pokémon
Card name Flying Pikachu
Type Lightning
HP 40
weakness
None
resistance
Fighting-30
retreat cost
 
English expansion Wizards Black Star Promos
English card no. 25
Japanese expansion Unnumbered Promotional cards
TCG GB1 set Promotional Card
TCG GB1 ID P06
TCG GB2 set Promotion Card
TCG GB2 ID P13
Japanese expansion Unnumbered Promotional cards
TCG GB2 set Promotion Card
TCG GB2 ID P14
English expansion Rising Rivals
Rarity Rare Holo
English card no. 113/111
Japanese expansion Bonds to the End of Time
Japanese rarity Ultra-Rare Rare
Japanese card no. 090/090
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.

Flying Pikachu (Japanese: そらをとぶピカチュウ Flying Pikachu) is a Lightning-type Basic Pokémon card. It is one of the Wizards Black Star Promos and part of the Rising Rivals expansion.

Card text (Wizards Promo print)

Lightning
Thundershock
でんきショック
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
ColorlessColorlessColorless
Fly
そらをとぶ
30
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Flying Pikachu; if tails, this attack does nothing (not even damage).


Pokédex data

Lightning
Lightning
Pikachu - Mouse Pokémon
No. Height Weight
025 1'4" (0.4 m) 13 lbs. (6 kg)
Pokédex entry
By learning how to fly, Pikachu overcame its weakness to Fighting Pokémon.
空を飛ぶことによって自らの弱点を克服したピカチュウだ。


Card text (Rising Rivals print)

Lightning
Thundershock
でんきショック
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
ColorlessColorlessColorless
Fly
そらをとぶ
30
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Flying Pikachu during your opponent's next turn.


Pokédex data

Lightning
Lightning
Pikachu - Mouse Pokémon
No. Height Weight
025 1'04" (0.4 m) 13.2 lbs. (6 kg)
Pokédex entry
By learning how to fly, Pikachu overcame its weakness to Fighting Pokémon.
そらをとぶ ことに よって みずからの じゃくてんを こくふくした ピカチュウだ。


Release information

In Japan, this card was available as an insert with the November 1996 issue of CoroCoro Comic. The English version of the card was released through the Pokémon League in August 2001. This card was later reprinted as a retro card in the Rising Rivals expansion.
The card was also released with slightly different artwork in Japan as a special card through All Nippon Airways in 1998. Passengers flying in conjunction with the "Pokémon Getaways" campaign could redeem their boarding passes for a two-card set that included Flying Pikachu and Dragonite. This variant card was never released in English.

Gallery

FlyingPikachuWizardsPromo25.jpg
Wizards Black Star Promo print
FlyingPikachuANAPromo98.jpg
ANA variant print
FlyingPikachuRisingRivals113.jpg
Rising Rivals print
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


Trivia

  • The Japanese versions of the card are identical, with the exception of the illustration featured on the ANA print, which includes an airplane in it.
  • Since the release of this card, Pikachu that know Fly have appeared in other Pokémon media. A Pikachu with Fly can be downloaded to a Pokémon video game via certain events or game peripherals.

Origin

ThunderShock is a move in the Pokémon games that Pikachu can learn. Fly is also a move, though Pikachu cannot learn it under normal conditions.


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