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Flying Pikachu
Wizards Black Star Promos 25/53 • promo
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Number
- 25/53
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $78.85
- Artist
- Toshinao Aoki
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Flying Pikachu; if tails, this attack does nothing (not even damage).
By learning how to fly, Pikachu overcame its weakness to Fighting Pokémon.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Flying Pikachu card was released in 2001 as part of the Wizards of the Coast Black Star Promo set, numbered 25 in the series. It was distributed primarily through the Pokémon League, a grassroots initiative designed to encourage players to meet, trade, and compete in local settings. The card served as a reward for participants, helping to foster community engagement during the height of the original Trading Card Game boom.
The illustration was created by Toshinao Aoki, a long-time contributor to the franchise who is well known for his distinct, whimsical style. The artwork depicts Pikachu held aloft by a cluster of balloons, an iconic image that references the character's recurring ability to travel by air in the animated series and video games. It was warmly received by players for its playful aesthetic and remains a nostalgic staple of the Wizards-era promotional catalog.
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