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Pichu
HeartGold & SoulSilver 28/123 • rare
- Set
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- 28/123
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $10.92
- Artist
- match
What it does
As long as Pichu is Asleep, prevent all damage done to Pichu by attacks.
Each player may search his or her deck for as many Basic Pokémon as he or she likes, put them onto his or her Bench, and shuffle his or her deck afterward. (You put your Pokémon on the Bench first.) Pichu is now Asleep.
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Pichu card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, released by The Pokémon Company in 2010, was designed to celebrate the launch of the Nintendo DS remakes of the classic second-generation video games. This set was notable for introducing the Pokémon Prime mechanic, though this specific Pichu serves as a standard rare card that captures the whimsical, infant stage of the Pikachu line during the transition into the modern TCG era.
The artwork for this card was crafted by illustrator Atsuko Nishida, who is famously credited with the original character design for Pikachu. Her approach often emphasizes the rounded, expressive features of the Electric-type Pokémon, creating a consistent visual language that resonates with long-time fans of the franchise. Upon release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike for its nostalgic connection to the Johto region and its clean, hallmark aesthetic.
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