Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26)
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| Pikachu Lv. 9 ピカチュウ | |
| Please upload an image of this card. Photo. Gakuji Nomoto | |
| Classification | Pokémon card |
|---|---|
| Name | Pikachu |
| Evolution Stage | Basic Pokémon |
| Type | 
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| HP | 40 |
| Weakness | 
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| Resistance | None |
| Retreat Cost | 
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| For information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu. | |
| English Set | Wizards Promotional cards |
| English Card No. | 26 |
| Japanese Set | Unnumbered Promotional cards |
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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| Scratch ひっかく | 10 |
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| Thunderbolt 10まんボルト | 40 |
| Discard all Energy cards attached to Pikachu. | ||
Pokédex data
| Species | Mouse Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Length | 1'4" (0.4m) |
| Weight | 13 lbs (6Kg) |
| Pokémon No. | 25 |
| Entry | It uses its sensitive tail to sense its environment and has been known to react violently if its tail is grabbed. |
Release information
This card was released as a promotional card. In Japan, it came with Volume 1 of Pokémon Trainer's Magazine, released in May 1999. The English version of the card was released through Pokémon card leagues in August 2001.
Trivia
- This card is commonly known as Snap Pikachu, in reference that the character image is a photo from Pokémon Snap.
- This is the only Pokémon card to have "Photo." instead of "Illus." where the illustrator name is traditionally placed.
Origin
Scratch is a move in the Pokémon games, though Pikachu can not learn it. Thunderbolt is also a move in the Pokémon games, which Pikachu can learn. The card’s Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Yellow, though it is reworded.
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