Surfing Pikachu (Wizards Promo 28)
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| Surfing Pikachu Lv.13 なみのりピカチュウ | |
 Illus. Toshinao Aoki | |
| Classification | Pokémon card |
|---|---|
| Name | Surfing Pikachu |
| Evolution Stage | Basic Pokémon |
| Type | 
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| HP | 50 |
| 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. | 28 |
| Japanese Set | Unnumbered Promotional cards |
| Card GB set | Promotional Card |
| Card GB ID | P07 |
| Card GB 2 set | Promotion Card |
| Card GB 2 ID | P15 |
Surfing Pikachu (Japanese: なみのりピカチュウ Surfing Pikachu) is a Lightning-type Basic Pokémon card. It was released as a promotional card.
Contents |
Card text
Attacks
| Surf なみのり | 30 |
Pokédex data
| Species | Mouse Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Length | 1'4" (0.4m) |
| Weight | 13 lbs (6Kg) |
| Pokémon No. | 25 |
| Entry | One summer, a group of Pikachus (sic.) was found riding the waves at the local beach. |
Release information
This card was released as a promotional card. In Japan, it was included with the the September 1997 issue of CoroCoro Comic, released in August 1997. The English version of the card was released through Pokémon card leagues in August 2001.
Trivia
- Since the release of this card, Pikachu that know Surf have appeared in other Pokémon media. A Pikachu with Surf can be downloaded to a Pokémon video game at certain events.
- Although the plural form of any Pokémon's name is thought to be the same as the singular form, this card says "Pikachus" as opposed to "Pikachu."
Origin
Surf is a move in the Pokémon games. Pikachu cannot learn Surf under normal conditions.
