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Detective Pikachu
SM Black Star Promos SM190/248 • promo
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Number
- SM190/248
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $7.19
- Artist
- Framestore
What it does
Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon.
He was the partner of Tim's father, Harry, who has gone missing. This Pikachu loves the dark coffee at the Hi-Hat Cafe.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
The Detective Pikachu SM190 card was released in 2019 as part of a promotional campaign tied to the theatrical release of the live-action film Detective Pikachu. It was distributed specifically as a participation or promotional item in select regions, often available through retailers or special bundles to capitalize on the film's cross-media marketing strategy. As a member of the SM Black Star Promos series, it served as a collector's bridge between the traditional trading card game audience and the broader audience reached by the movie.
The design features the character as he appears in the film, rendered with a more realistic, cinematic aesthetic compared to the traditional cel-shaded or flat artwork typical of the trading card game. The illustration focuses on the character's signature deerstalker hat and expressive face, aiming to translate the personality of the film's lead into the medium of cardboard. It was generally well-received by fans of the movie, who viewed the card as a tangible memento of the franchise's first live-action adaptation.
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