#5 Pikachu - Celebrations (cel25)
Pikachu is a Lightning-type Pokémon from the Sword & Shield series, featured in the Celebrations set released on October 8, 2021. It has 60 HP and requires one Colorless energy to retreat. The card includes two attacks: "Gnaw," which costs one Colorless energy and deals 10 damage, and "Thunder Jolt," a more powerful move that costs one Lightning and one Colorless energy to use, dealing 30 damage while introducing a chance to harm itself. The flavor text describes Pikachu as having small electric sacs on its cheeks, which release charges when threatened. Artist Mitsuhiro Arita designed the card, and it is classified as a Rare Holo with the regulation mark E. The card’s number in the set is 5, and it lacks resistances but is weak to Fighting-type attacks with double effectiveness. This Pokémon’s design aligns with its thematic portrayal as a small, electrically charged creature.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Rare Holo
Artist
Mitsuhiro Arita
Release Date
10/8/2021
Celebrations
Sword & Shield
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