Surfing Pikachu 28
Set: Wizards Black Star Promos
Released: Jul 1, 1999
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About Surfing Pikachu
One summer, a group of Pikachus was found riding the waves at the local beach.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #25
- Card Number 28
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorToshinao Aoki
- 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
- Surf30
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Pikachu joyfully surfing on a pink surfboard amidst stylized waves. The background is a clear, vibrant blue sky with whimsical clouds around Pikachu. The atmosphere is lighthearted and fun, capturing a playful, carefree moment. The art style is bold with thick outlines and a bright color palette featuring yellows, pinks, blues, and whites, creating a cartoonish and cheerful mood.
Playability Overview
Surfing Pikachu offers straightforward, low-cost attacks with modest damage, making it a fun, early-game choice but limited in long-term strategic depth.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Beach VibesPlace this card in the center of a beach-themed page. Its fun surfing imagery makes it a perfect anchor for surrounding water-type Pokémon, like Gyarados or Swampert, and other beachy characters. Bright colors will keep the energy up and capture that summer feel.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Cheerful / Bright Yellow / Surf's Up / Summer Fun
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