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Pichu
Emerald 59/106 • common
- Set
- Emerald
- Number
- 59/106
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $7.81
- Artist
- Nakaoka
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put Pikachu from your hand onto Pichu (this counts as evolving Pichu) and remove all damage counters from Pichu.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Pichu card from the Pokémon TCG EX Emerald expansion was released in 2005. This set served as the English-language adaptation of the Japanese 'Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean' expansion, capturing the aesthetic of the Hoenn region's Battle Frontier. As a common card, it was designed to be accessible to players during the game's shift toward the fast-paced EX mechanics, which emphasized high-energy gameplay and evolved Pokémon forms.
The card features artwork by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a foundational artist for the franchise who has been contributing since the original Base Set. Arita’s approach to the Pichu illustration highlights the character's playful, endearing nature, utilizing clean lines and vibrant coloring typical of the era’s design language. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was regarded as a standard staple for players building electric-type decks, valued primarily for its functional role in the game rather than its rarity.
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