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Pikachu
Wizards Black Star Promos 27/53 • promo
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Number
- 27/53
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $29.78
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Pikachu.
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Pikachu card numbered 27/53 was released in 2001 as part of the Wizards of the Coast Black Star Promo set. This specific card was distributed as a promotional inclusion in the 'Pokémon Trading Card Game' CD-ROM, a piece of software intended to introduce new players to the mechanics of the game through a digital tutorial and play environment. By the time of this release, the Pokémon craze was maturing, and Wizards of the Coast utilized these promotional distributions to bridge the gap between their physical card game and the growing popularity of digital Pokémon media.
The card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, a prolific and long-standing illustrator for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Himeno’s style for this piece adheres to the classic, clean aesthetic prevalent in early promotional cards, capturing Pikachu in a characteristic, energetic pose. As a promotional release, it was designed to be accessible to a wide audience of children and players, rather than being a rare chase card from a standard booster set, making it a nostalgic artifact for many who began their collecting journey at the turn of the millennium.
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