Pikachu (Wizards Promo 27)
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| Pikachu Lv. 5 ピカチュウ | |
| Please upload an image of this card. Illus. Atsuko Nishida | |
| Classification | Pokémon card |
|---|---|
| Name | Pikachu |
| Evolution Stage | Basic Pokémon |
| Type | 
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| HP | 30 |
| Weakness | 
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| Resistance | None |
| Retreat Cost | None |
| For information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu. | |
| English Set | Wizards Black Star Promos |
| English Card No. | 27 |
| Japanese Set | Vending Machine cards |
| Japanese Rarity | 
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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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| Thundershock でんきショック | 10 |
| Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. | ||
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| Agility こうそくいどう | 20 |
| Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Pikachu. | ||
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 can cause lightning storms. |
Release information
In Japan, this card is part of Series 1 from the Vending Machine card collection. The English version of the card was available as a Promotional card and was included in the DVD and VHS releases of The Power of One.
Trivia
- This card is commonly known as Bumblebee Pikachu or Tiger Pikachu, in reference to the angle Pikachu is illustrated from, giving the impression of bee or tiger stripes.
Origin
Thundershock and Agility are moves in the Pokémon games that Pikachu can learn. The card’s Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, though it is slightly reworded.
| This Pokémon Trading Card article is part of Project TCGDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on all cards in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. |
