Pikachu 173/165
Set: 151
Released: Sep 22, 2023
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About Pikachu
When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #25
- Card Number 173/165
- Card RarityIllustration Rare
- IllustratorHiroyuki Yamamoto
- Release Date22/09/2023
- Regulation MarkG
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion 151
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning - Health Points60 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Lightning 
Fighting ×2 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Charge
Search your deck for a Basic Lightning Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
- Pika Punch50
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a lively urban scene filled with Pokémon and people enjoying a pleasant day. At the center, Pikachu joyfully skips alongside two young trainers. The background is bustling with market stalls, vibrant buntings, and a variety of Pokémon interacting with people and each other. A large tree provides a canopy overhead, with Spearows perched on its branches and a Butterfree fluttering nearby. The scene radiates a playful, community-centered atmosphere, with bright pastel colors enhancing the cheerful mood. The shading is soft, with dappled sunlight filtering through leaves creating a warm and inviting shadow pattern on the ground.
Playability Overview
This Pikachu card offers quick energy acceleration with "Charge," enabling faster attacks like "Pika Punch," making it useful for early aggression or setting up stronger Electric-type Pokémon.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Playful DayThis Pikachu card is bursting with charm! The sunny park setting and the joyful interaction with the kid make it a perfect fit for a "Fun Day Out" page. Pair it with other playful Pokémon, like Eevee or Togepi, to capture that whimsical vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Park / Joyful / Bright Colors / Childhood / Friendship
