Pikachu (Wizards Promo 1)
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| Pikachu LV.16 ピカチュウ | |
 Illus. Keiji Kinebuchi | |
| Classification | Pokémon card |
|---|---|
| Name | Pikachu |
| Evolution Stage | Basic Pokémon |
| Type | 
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| HP | 60 |
| Weakness | 
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| Resistance | |
| Retreat Cost | 
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| For information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu. | |
| English Set | Wizards Black Star Promos |
| English Card No. | 1 |
| Japanese Set | Unnumbered Promotional Cards |
| Card GB set | Promotional Card |
| Card GB ID | P04 |
| Card GB 2 set | Promotion Card |
| Card GB 2 ID | P11 |
Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ Pikachu) is a Lightning-type Basic Pokémon card. It was released as a promotional card.
Contents |
Card text
Attacks
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| Growl なきごえ | |
| If the Defending Pokémon attacks Pikachu during your opponent's next turn, any damage done by the attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.) | ||
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| Thundershock でんきショック | 20 |
| Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. | ||
Pokédex data
| Species | Mouse Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Length | 1'4" (0.4m) |
| Weight | 13 lbs (6Kg) |
| Pokémon No. | 25 |
| Entry | When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. |
Release information
This card was released as a promotional card. In Japan, it came with Easily Understand How to Play Pokémon Card, released in October 1996. It was later included with the the November 1996 issue of CoroCoro Comic. The English version of the card was released through the first Pokémon card leagues in July 1999.
Trivia
- This card is commonly known as Ivy Pikachu, referring to the background design of the illustration.
- Other than its picture, the Japanese version of this card is identical to Pikachu (Toyota promo).
Origin
Growl and Thundershock are moves in the Pokémon games that Pikachu can learn.
