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Pikachu LV.18 ピカチュウ Pikachu
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For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.
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Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ Pikachu) is a Lightning-type Basic Pokémon card. It was first released as part of POP Series 9.
Card text
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done by the attack from the Defending Pokémon is reduced by 20 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
If
Pikachu evolved from
Pichu during this turn, the Defending Pokémon is now
Paralyzed.
Pokédex data
If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
ほっぺたの でんきぶくろから でんきを ピリピリ だしているときは あいてを けいかいしている あいず。
Release information
This card was released in POP Series 9, originating as one of the Japanese DP-P Promotional cards. A special variant with a "Pokémon DAY 2009" stamp was released in several European countries as part of various Summer tour events (Pokémon Day) taking place between July and October 2009. In Japan, this card was released as a Cosmos Holofoil as part of the Collection Challenge, a campaign that saw the release of several promotional cards through events during the Summer of 2008. This card was awarded to those who completed the Pokémon Platinum Quiz Rally, held at participating store chains and Pokémon Centers between August 9 and 24, 2008. It was subsequently reprinted as a Non Holofoil in the Shaymin LV.X Collection Pack released in April 2009. Although the POP Series 9 was not released in French, there exists a French-exclusive Cosmos Holofoil version of the POP Series 9 print.
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Pokémon Day 2009 stamped print
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Trivia
Origin
Growl is a move in the Pokémon games that Pikachu can learn. This card's Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Pearl.