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Pichu
Neo Genesis 12/111 • holo-rare
- Set
- Neo Genesis
- Number
- 12/111
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $272.54
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Does 20 damage to each Pokémon in play that has a Pokémon Power. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance.
If this Baby Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and your opponent tries to attack, your opponent flips a coin (before doing anything required in order to use that attack). If tails, your opponent's turn ends without an attack.
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
Released in 2000 as part of the Neo Genesis expansion, this Pichu card marked the debut of second-generation Pokémon in the trading card game. The set was designed to introduce players to the Johto region, expanding the roster beyond the original 151 creatures. Its arrival was highly anticipated by the community, serving as a bridge between the classic Base Set era and the new mechanics and aesthetics brought forth by the Game Boy Color titles.
The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose signature clean, minimalist style defined the early look of the franchise. As a Rare Holo, it was a sought-after pull for collectors looking to complete the new series. The card is particularly noted for its 'Energy Tail' attack, which required players to discard energy cards, reflecting the tactical shifts in gameplay that accompanied the transition to the Neo series.
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