Flying Pikachu (ANA promo 99)
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Japanese Set | Unnumbered Promotional cards |
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Flying Pikachu (Japanese: そらをとぶピカチュウ Flying Pikachu) is a Lightning-type Basic Pokémon card. It was released as a promotional card in Japan only. This page uses the English equivalents of Japanese names.
Card text
Attacks
Pokédex data
Species | Mouse Pokémon |
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Length | 1'4" (0.4m) |
Weight | 13 lbs (6Kg) |
Pokémon No. | 25 |
Entry | By learning how to fly, Pikachu overcame its weakness to Fighting Pokémon. |
Release information
This card was released as a promotional card. In Japan, it was released as a special card by All Nippon Airways throughout June and July in 1999. Passengers flying in conjunction with the “Pokémon Getaways” campaign could redeem their boarding passes for the 2 card set including Flying Pikachu and Articuno. The card was never released in English.
Trivia
- Since the release of this card, Pikachu that know Fly have appeared in other Pokémon media. A Pikachu with Fly can be downloaded to a Pokémon video game at certain events.
Origin
Thunder Jolt is similar to ThunderShock, which Pikachu can learn. Fly is also a move, but Pikachu cannot learn it under normal conditions.