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Pikachu
Next Destinies 39/99 • common
- Set
- Next Destinies
- Number
- 39/99
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $5.08
- Artist
- Akira Komayama
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Pikachu card featured in the Next Destinies expansion was released in 2012 as part of the wider Black & White series. This set was designed to integrate the mechanics and aesthetic evolution of the fifth generation of Pokémon games, specifically drawing from Pokémon Black and White. The card reflects the transition into high-definition card artwork that characterized the era, emphasizing cleaner lines and a more dynamic, digital-leaning style compared to the hand-drawn techniques of the early Wizards of the Coast sets.
This specific iteration of Pikachu was illustrated by Kouki Saitou, a prolific artist in the trading card game community. Saitou sought to capture a sense of energetic movement, placing the electric-type Pokémon in a grounded, naturalistic pose that contrasts with the more stylized character designs often seen in modern sets. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players and collectors alike as a quintessential example of the common-rarity staples that define the accessibility of the Pokémon TCG.
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