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Pikachu
Wizards Black Star Promos 26/53 • promo
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Number
- 26/53
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $95.18
- Artist
- Gakuji Nomoto
What it does
Discard all Energy cards attached to Pikachu.
It uses its sensitive tail to sense its environment and has been known to react violently if its tail is grabbed.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Pikachu card, numbered 26 within the Wizards Black Star Promos series, was released in 1999 as a tie-in for the theatrical debut of Pokémon: The First Movie. Distributed at participating movie theaters across North America, this card served as a promotional incentive to drive attendance and celebrate the franchise's rapid expansion into Western cinema. It reflects the peak of the original Pokémon craze, where promotional materials were essential to maintaining the brand's visibility beyond the initial release of the trading card game.
The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the Pokémon franchise. His design emphasizes a classic, clean aesthetic that prioritizes clarity and personality, aiming to make the iconic mascot approachable for new fans. The card was well received at the time of its release, becoming a staple in many early collections due to its widespread distribution and status as a quintessential representation of the Pikachu character during the late 1990s.
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