Pikachu 4
Set: Wizards Black Star Promos
Released: Jul 1, 1999
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About Pikachu
When several of these Pokémon gather, they attract so much electricity that they can cause lightning to strike.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #25
- Card Number 4
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date01/07/1999
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Wizards Black Star Promos
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning - Health Points50 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Lightning 
Fighting ×2 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Recharge
Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Pikachu. Shuffle your deck afterward.
- Thunderbolt50
Discard all Energy cards attached to Pikachu in order to use this attack.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Pikachu energetically leaping through a bright and dynamic scene. The background features a blurred mix of deep blue and fiery orange, creating a sense of movement and energy. Pikachu stands out with its bright yellow fur and rosy cheeks, surrounded by an aura that suggests electricity. The art style is clean and bold, emphasizing Pikachu's iconic design.
Playability Overview
This Pikachu card offers solid early-game energy acceleration but struggles with sustainability due to its high energy discard cost for Thunderbolt.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Electric SparksThis Pikachu card has a cool cosmic vibe with that electric glow and dark spacey background. It’s perfect as a fun highlight on an electric-type page, especially next to other lightning or energy-charged Pokémon. It brings a pop of brightness against darker cards.Additional Binder Suggestions: Space / Energetic / Bright Yellow / Lightning / Classic Promo
