Common
Pikachu
Base
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.
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#58 Pikachu - Base (base1)
Pikachu is a Lightning-type Pokémon from the Base set, featuring a holographic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. It has 40 HP and requires one Colorless Energy to retreat. The card includes two attacks: Gnaw, which deals 10 damage with a single Colorless Energy cost, and Thunder Jolt, a more powerful move that uses Lightning and Colorless Energy to deal 30 damage. Thunder Jolt’s effect involves flipping a coin, inflicting 10 damage to Pikachu if the result is tails. The Pokémon’s flavor text highlights its electrical nature, describing how groups of these Pokémon can generate lightning storms. It has a Fighting-type weakness that multiplies damage by two. The card’s design and mechanics align with its thematic focus on electricity and quick, impactful strikes. With a Common rarity and release date in 1999, it remains a foundational card in the Base series.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Common
Artist
Mitsuhiro Arita
Release Date
1/9/1999
Base
Base
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