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Pichu
Expedition Base Set 22/165 • holo-rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 22/165
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $305.00
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
Take a basic Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to another of your Pokémon.
If your Active Pokémon is a Baby Pokémon and your opponent announces an attack, your opponent flips a coin (before doing anything else). If tails, your opponent's turn ends.
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Where it came from
Released in 2002 as part of the Pokémon Expedition Base Set, this Pichu card marked a significant transition in the franchise's history. It was the first main series set to introduce the e-Reader technology, which allowed players to scan the dot-patterned borders on the cards into a Game Boy Advance to unlock mini-games or pokedex data. This release represented an ambitious effort by Wizards of the Coast and Nintendo to integrate physical trading cards with digital handheld gameplay, reflecting the era's focus on interactive, multi-platform media experiences.
The artwork for this card features the distinct, soft illustrative style characteristic of the early Expedition era, moving away from the more vibrant Ken Sugimori designs of the original Base Set toward more painterly, scenic depictions. Pichu, a fan-favorite generation two Pokémon, is presented in a whimsical, static pose that emphasizes its innocent nature. While the e-Reader functionality was eventually phased out, this card remains a key artifact of the experimental design period that bridged the gap between traditional card collecting and early digital connectivity.
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