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|recaption1={{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards|Unnumbered Promotional}} print<br>Photo. [[Mina Akuhara]]
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==Card text==
==Card text==
===Initial prints===
{{Cardtext/Header|type=Lightning}}
{{Cardtext/Header|type=Lightning}}
{{Cardtext/Attack
{{Cardtext/Attack
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|damage=10
|effect=
|effect=
|}}
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{{Cardtext/Attack
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|jname=でんげき
|jname=でんげき
|jtrans=Electric Attack
|jtrans=Electric Attack
|jgroup=Electric Shock or Thunder Jolt
|damage=30
|damage=30
|effect=Flip a {{TCG|coin}}. If tails, {{tt|Pikachu|this Pokémon}} does 10 damage to itself.
|effect=Flip a coin. If tails, {{tt|Pikachu|this Pokémon}} does 10 damage to itself.
|}}
}}
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|jdex=ほっぺたの両側に小さい電気袋をもつ。ピンチのときに放電する。
|jdex=ほっぺたの両側に小さい電気袋をもつ。ピンチのときに放電する。
|transdex=It has small electric sacs on both cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
|transdex=It has small electric sacs on both cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
|}}
}}


===Pokédex data (Rising Rivals print)===
===Pokédex data (Rising Rivals print)===
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|weight=13.2
|weight=13.2
|jweight=6
|jweight=6
|dex=It has small electric sacs on both cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
|dex=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
|jdex=ほっぺたの りょうがわに ちいさい でんきぶくろを もつ。 ピンチのときに ほうでんする。
|jdex=ほっぺたの りょうがわに ちいさい でんきぶくろを もつ。 ピンチのときに ほうでんする。
|}}
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===Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic print===
{{Cardtext/Header|type=Lightning}}
{{Cardtext/Attack
|type=Lightning
|cost={{e|Colorless}}
|name=Gnaw
|jname=かじる
|jtrans=Gnaw
|damage=10
|effect=
}}
{{Cardtext/Attack
|type=Lightning
|cost={{e|Lightning}}{{e|Colorless}}
|name=Thunder Jolt
|jname=でんげき
|jtrans=Electric Attack
|jgroup=Electric Shock or Thunder Jolt
|damage=30
|effect=Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself.
}}
{{Cardtext/Footer}}
 
===Pokédex data (Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic print)===
{{Carddex
|type=Lightning
|name=Pikachu
|species=Mouse
|ndex=25
|height=1'4"
|jheight=0.4
|weight=13.2
|jweight=6
|dex=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.
|jdex=ほっぺたの両側に小さい電気袋をもつ。ピンチのときに放電する。
|transdex=It has small electric sacs on both cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
}}


==Release information==
==Release information==
This card was originally released in the English {{TCG|Base Set}} with artwork by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]], first originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}. It famously has two versions: a red-cheeked variant and the true yellow-cheeked version. The red-cheeked variant is a highly sought-after experimental print from {{TCG|1st Edition}} and early Unlimited print runs. Both versions also have promotional variants with a gold foil "E<sup>3</sup>" stamp where the set symbol would appear in later sets. The yellow-cheeked version was available as an insert in the September 1999 issue of Nintendo Power, while the red-cheeked variant was distributed to those who visited the Nintendo booth at the {{wp|Electronic Entertainment Expo}} (E3) between May 13-15, 1999. Similarly to the non-promotional versions, the red-cheeked variant is considerably more valuable. In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by [[Mina Akuhara]], one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro [[Pokémon Snap]] [[Illustration contests#CoroCoro Best Photo Contest|Best Photo Contest]] held in Spring 1999. This print has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol normally would be and text on the bottom right reads: ''Best Photo Contest Winners Prize Card''. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. The base set yellow-cheeked version was released again as a promotional card in Japan, but in English on japanese card stock as part of the Pokémon Song Best Collection CD. The yellow-cheeked version of the Base Set print also has another promotional variant with a gold foil "PokéTour 1999" stamp in the top right corner of the illustration. This card was included in 'Tour packs' distributed at locations visited by the PokéTour in Australia in 1999, which were advertised to be limited to 3000 at each venue. The PokéTour consisted of two separate tours: Red, which ran on weekends from September 18 to October 9, 1999; and Blue, which ran on weekends from September 18 to October 7, 1999. A {{TCG|Jumbo card|Jumbo}} version of the Base Set print was included in the February 2000 issue of ''Top Deck Magazine''. The yellow-cheeked version of the Base Set print was reprinted in the Bulbasaur Deck of the Japanese {{TCG|Intro Pack}}, in the English {{TCG|Base Set 2}} expansion, and in the Totodile Half Deck of the Japanese {{TCG|Intro Pack Neo}}.
This card was included in the {{TCG|Base Set}} with artwork by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]], first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}. It has two versions: a red-cheeked variant and the true yellow-cheeked version. The split between red cheeks and yellow cheeks is estimated to be 50% in {{TCG|1st Edition}} and {{TCG|Shadowless}} print runs; however, the {{TCG|Unlimited}} print run only features the yellow cheeks version making the red cheeks version more sought after. Both versions also have promotional variants with a gold foil "E<sup>3</sup>" stamp where the expansion symbol would be present in subsequent sets. The yellow-cheeked version was available as an insert in the September 1999 issue of ''Nintendo Power'', while the red-cheeked variant was distributed to those who visited the Nintendo booth at the {{wp|Electronic Entertainment Expo}} (E3) between May 13 and 15, 1999. Similarly to the non-promotional versions, the red-cheeked variant is considerably more valuable.


The card was later reprinted in the English {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with new artwork by [[Yuka Morii]], originating as one of the Japanese {{TCG|PCG-P Promotional cards}} released as part of a Meiji Chocolate campaign in June 2005. A {{TCG|retro card|special reprint}} with redrawn art by Mitsuhiro Arita was released in the English {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion, originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Bonds to the End of Time}} expansion.
The yellow-cheeked version of the Base Set print also has another promotional variant with a gold foil "PokéTour 1999" stamp in the top right corner of the illustration. This card was included in 'Tour packs' distributed at locations visited by the PokéTour in Australia in 1999, which were advertised to be limited to 3,000 at each venue. The PokéTour consisted of two separate tours: Red, which ran on weekends from September 18 to October 9, 1999; and Blue, which ran on weekends from September 18 to October 7, 1999. A {{TCG|Jumbo card|Jumbo}} version of the yellow-cheeked Base Set print was included with the February 2000 issue of ''Top Deck Magazine''. This print has "Not for Play Use" in red on the reverse of the card. A Korean version of yellow-cheeked Base Set print was also included in the {{TCG|Pikachu World Collection 2000|Pikachu World Collection}}, available to purchase exclusively at Pokémon Park 2000 held at Sydney University, Sydney, Australia from September 12 to October 4, 2000. This print features a gold foil Pikachu tail stamp on the left edge under the illustration window.
 
In Japan, it was reprinted as an {{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards|Unnumbered Promotional card}} with artwork by [[Mina Akuhara]], one of five winning entries of the ''CoroCoro'' [[Pokémon Snap]] {{DL|Illustration contests|CoroCoro Best Photo Contest|Best Photo Contest}}, which was held between May 15 and June 14, 1999. This print has a camera graphic in place of an expansion symbol and text on the bottom of the card border that reads: "''"Best Photo Contest" winning card''". According to the article in the August 1999 issue ''CoroCoro Comic'' that announced the winning entries, each entrant was to receive twenty copies of a card featuring their photograph.
 
An English version of the yellow-cheeked Base Set print on Japanese card stock was included in the ''[[Pokémon Song Best Collection]]'' CD, released on January 1, 1999. The yellow-cheeked version of the Base Set print was reprinted in the Bulbasaur Deck of the Japanese {{TCG|Intro Pack}}, in the {{TCG|Base Set 2}} expansion, and in the Totodile Half Deck of the Japanese {{TCG|Intro Pack Neo}}.
 
This card was later reprinted in the {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with new artwork by [[Yuka Morii]], first released as one of the Japanese {{TCG|PCG-P Promotional cards}}. In Japan, it was available as part of a Meiji Chocolate campaign in June 2005. A {{TCG|retro card|special reprint}} was included in the {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion with redrawn art by Mitsuhiro Arita, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Bonds to the End of Time}} expansion.
 
Another Jumbo version of the yellow-cheeked Base Set print was included in copies of the {{TCGMerch|Sword & Shield|Series|First Partner Collector's Binder}}, released on February 26, 2021 in celebration of the [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary|25th Anniversary]] of the Pokémon franchise. This print lacks the [[Wizards of the Coast]] copyright and features a foil Pokémon 25th Anniversary logo in the bottom right corner of the illustration window.
 
In the Scarlet & Violet Series, this card was reprinted in Holofoil with its original {{TCG|Base Set}} artwork for the Charizard & Ho-Oh ex deck of the {{TCG|Pokémon Card Game Classic}}. This reprint lacks a regulation mark and is thus not legal for tournament play.


===Gallery===
===Gallery===
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|illus1=Mitsuhiro Arita
|illus1=Mitsuhiro Arita
|image2=Pikachu Red Cheek Variant.jpg
|image2=Pikachu Red Cheek Variant.jpg
|caption2=Altered Base Set print, featuring<br>Pikachu with red cheeks
|caption2=Altered {{TCG|Base Set}} print<br>Illus. [[Mitsuhiro Arita]]
|image3=PikachuSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg
|image3=PikachuSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg
|caption3=Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest print<br>Photo. [[Mina Akuhara]]
|caption3={{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards|Unnumbered Promotional}} print<br>Photo. [[Mina Akuhara]]
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|illus5=Mitsuhiro Arita
|}}
|image6=Pikachu-World-Collection-2000-Korean.jpg
|set6=Pikachu World Collection 2000
|illus6=Mitsuhiro Arita
}}
{{TCGGallery
|type=Lightning
|image1=TCG1 A19 Pikachu.png
|size1=64px
|caption1={{TCG GB1}} {{GB|1|Colosseum}} sprite
|image2=TCG2 A28 Pikachu.png
|size2=64px
|caption2={{TCG GB2}} {{GB|2|Beginning Pokémon}} sprite
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This card is popularly known as ''Yellow Cheeks Pikachu'' as a reference to the card's artwork and to differ it from {{OBP|Pikachu|Jungle 60}} card from the {{TCG|Jungle}} expansion. This name also appeared in some instruction manuals produced by [[Wizards of the Coast]].
*This card is popularly known as ''Yellow Cheeks Pikachu'' as a reference to the card's artwork and to differ it from {{OBP|Pikachu|Jungle 60}} card from the {{TCG|Jungle}} expansion. This name also appeared in some instruction manuals produced by [[Wizards of the Coast]].
*The original Japanese version depicts Pikachu with yellow cheeks. However, Wizards of the Coast, when releasing this card for the first time in English, deliberately recolored Pikachu's cheeks red in an effort to make it more recognizable. Wizards would however later reverse this decision in subsequent reprints of the card and return Pikachu's cheeks to their original yellow color; because of this reversal the original red cheeks is commonly mistaken to be an error. The later reprint in Rising Rivals depicts Pikachu with red cheeks, because it is not giving off electric sparks.
*The original Japanese version depicts Pikachu with yellow cheeks. However, Wizards of the Coast, when releasing this card for the first time in English, deliberately recolored Pikachu's cheeks red in an effort to make it more recognizable. Wizards would however later reverse this decision in subsequent reprints of the card and return Pikachu's cheeks to their original yellow color; because of this reversal the original red cheeks is commonly mistaken to be an error.
*Although not part of a numbered promotional set, the Pikachu distributed at E3 in 1999 is the first English promotional card.
*Although not part of a numbered promotional set, the Pikachu distributed at E3 in 1999 was the first English promotional card.
===Origin===
===Origin===
Thunder Jolt is a [[move]] in the [[Super Smash Bros.]] series that {{p|Pikachu}} can use. This card's English [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from {{game|Red and Green|s}}. The Rising Rivals Pokédex entry comes from {{game|FireRed}}, which is derived from the original Pokémon Red and Green entry.
'''Gnaw''' is an attack that first appeared on {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} from the {{TCG|Base Set}}. Thunder Jolt is a [[move]] in the [[Super Smash Bros.]] series that {{p|Pikachu}} can use. This card's English [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from {{game|Red and Green|s}}. The Rising Rivals Pokédex entry comes from {{game|FireRed}}.


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[[Category:Bonds to the End of Time cards]]
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[[Category:Pokémon Card Game Classic cards]]
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[[fr:Pikachu (Set de Base 58)]]
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Latest revision as of 19:09, 24 October 2024

Pikachu LV.12
ピカチュウ Pikachu 		Lightning
Pikachu16POPSeries2.jpg
POP Series 2 print
Illus. Yuka Morii
Evolution stage Basic Pokémon
Card name Pikachu
Type Lightning
HP 40
weakness
Fighting×2 		resistance
None 		retreat cost
 
English expansion Base Set
Rarity Common
English card no. 58/102
Japanese expansion Expansion Pack
Japanese rarity Common
Expansion Miscellaneous Promotional cards
Japanese expansion Unnumbered Promotional cards
Japanese Deck Kit Intro Pack
Japanese Deck Bulbasaur Deck
Japanese card no. 13
Expansion Base Set 2
Rarity Common
English card no. 87/130
TCG GB1 set Colosseum
TCG GB1 ID A19
TCG GB2 set Beginning Pokémon
TCG GB2 ID A28
Japanese Deck Kit Intro Pack Neo
Japanese Half Deck Totodile Half Deck
Japanese card no. 1
English expansion POP Series 2
Rarity Common
English card no. 16/17
Japanese expansion PCG-P Promotional cards
Japanese card no. 068/PCG-P
English expansion Rising Rivals
Rarity Rare Secret
English card no. 112/111
Japanese expansion Bonds to the End of Time
Japanese rarity Ultra-Rare Rare
Japanese card no. 088/090
English expansion Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic
English Deck Charizard & Ho-Oh ex Deck
English card no. 008/034
Japanese expansion Pokémon Card Game Classic
Japanese Deck Charizard & Ho-Oh ex Deck
Japanese card no. 008/032
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.

Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ Pikachu) is a Lightning-type Basic Pokémon card. It was first released as part of the Base Set.

Card text

Initial prints

Colorless
Gnaw
かじる
10
LightningColorless
Thunder Jolt
でんげき
30
Flip a coin. If tails, Pikachu does 10 damage to itself.

Pokédex data (Base Set and Base Set 2 prints)

Lightning
Lightning
025
1'4" (0.4 m)
13 lbs. (6 kg)
Pokédex entry
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.
ほっぺたの両側に小さい電気袋をもつ。ピンチのときに放電する。

Pokédex data (Rising Rivals print)

Lightning
Lightning
025
1'04" (0.4 m)
13.2 lbs. (6 kg)
Pokédex entry
It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
ほっぺたの りょうがわに ちいさい でんきぶくろを もつ。 ピンチのときに ほうでんする。

Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic print

Colorless
Gnaw
かじる
10
LightningColorless
Thunder Jolt
でんげき
30
Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself.

Pokédex data (Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic print)

Lightning
Lightning
025
1'4" (0.4 m)
13.2 lbs. (6 kg)
Pokédex entry
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.
ほっぺたの両側に小さい電気袋をもつ。ピンチのときに放電する。

Release information

This card was included in the Base Set with artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, first released in the Japanese Expansion Pack. It has two versions: a red-cheeked variant and the true yellow-cheeked version. The split between red cheeks and yellow cheeks is estimated to be 50% in 1st Edition and Shadowless print runs; however, the Unlimited print run only features the yellow cheeks version making the red cheeks version more sought after. Both versions also have promotional variants with a gold foil "E3" stamp where the expansion symbol would be present in subsequent sets. The yellow-cheeked version was available as an insert in the September 1999 issue of Nintendo Power, while the red-cheeked variant was distributed to those who visited the Nintendo booth at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) between May 13 and 15, 1999. Similarly to the non-promotional versions, the red-cheeked variant is considerably more valuable.

The yellow-cheeked version of the Base Set print also has another promotional variant with a gold foil "PokéTour 1999" stamp in the top right corner of the illustration. This card was included in 'Tour packs' distributed at locations visited by the PokéTour in Australia in 1999, which were advertised to be limited to 3,000 at each venue. The PokéTour consisted of two separate tours: Red, which ran on weekends from September 18 to October 9, 1999; and Blue, which ran on weekends from September 18 to October 7, 1999. A Jumbo version of the yellow-cheeked Base Set print was included with the February 2000 issue of Top Deck Magazine. This print has "Not for Play Use" in red on the reverse of the card. A Korean version of yellow-cheeked Base Set print was also included in the Pikachu World Collection, available to purchase exclusively at Pokémon Park 2000 held at Sydney University, Sydney, Australia from September 12 to October 4, 2000. This print features a gold foil Pikachu tail stamp on the left edge under the illustration window.

In Japan, it was reprinted as an Unnumbered Promotional card with artwork by Mina Akuhara, one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest, which was held between May 15 and June 14, 1999. This print has a camera graphic in place of an expansion symbol and text on the bottom of the card border that reads: ""Best Photo Contest" winning card". According to the article in the August 1999 issue CoroCoro Comic that announced the winning entries, each entrant was to receive twenty copies of a card featuring their photograph.

An English version of the yellow-cheeked Base Set print on Japanese card stock was included in the Pokémon Song Best Collection CD, released on January 1, 1999. The yellow-cheeked version of the Base Set print was reprinted in the Bulbasaur Deck of the Japanese Intro Pack, in the Base Set 2 expansion, and in the Totodile Half Deck of the Japanese Intro Pack Neo.

This card was later reprinted in the POP Series 2 with new artwork by Yuka Morii, first released as one of the Japanese PCG-P Promotional cards. In Japan, it was available as part of a Meiji Chocolate campaign in June 2005. A special reprint was included in the Rising Rivals expansion with redrawn art by Mitsuhiro Arita, first released in the Japanese Bonds to the End of Time expansion.

Another Jumbo version of the yellow-cheeked Base Set print was included in copies of the First Partner Collector's Binder, released on February 26, 2021 in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. This print lacks the Wizards of the Coast copyright and features a foil Pokémon 25th Anniversary logo in the bottom right corner of the illustration window.

In the Scarlet & Violet Series, this card was reprinted in Holofoil with its original Base Set artwork for the Charizard & Ho-Oh ex deck of the Pokémon Card Game Classic. This reprint lacks a regulation mark and is thus not legal for tournament play.

Gallery

PikachuBaseSet58.png
Base Set print
Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Pikachu Red Cheek Variant.jpg
Altered Base Set print
Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
PikachuSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg
Unnumbered Promotional print
Photo. Mina Akuhara
Pikachu16POPSeries2.jpg
POP Series 2 print
Illus. Yuka Morii
PikachuRisingRivals112.jpg
Rising Rivals print
Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Pikachu-World-Collection-2000-Korean.jpg
Pikachu World Collection 2000 print
Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
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


TCG1 A19 Pikachu.png
TCG GB1 Colosseum sprite
TCG2 A28 Pikachu.png
TCG GB2 Beginning Pokémon sprite
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
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


Trivia

  • This card is popularly known as Yellow Cheeks Pikachu as a reference to the card's artwork and to differ it from Pikachu card from the Jungle expansion. This name also appeared in some instruction manuals produced by Wizards of the Coast.
  • The original Japanese version depicts Pikachu with yellow cheeks. However, Wizards of the Coast, when releasing this card for the first time in English, deliberately recolored Pikachu's cheeks red in an effort to make it more recognizable. Wizards would however later reverse this decision in subsequent reprints of the card and return Pikachu's cheeks to their original yellow color; because of this reversal the original red cheeks is commonly mistaken to be an error.
  • Although not part of a numbered promotional set, the Pikachu distributed at E3 in 1999 was the first English promotional card.

Origin

Gnaw is an attack that first appeared on Pikachu from the Base Set. Thunder Jolt is a move in the Super Smash Bros. series that Pikachu can use. This card's English Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from Pokémon Red and Green. The Rising Rivals Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon FireRed.


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