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Pikachu
DP Black Star Promos DP16/56 • promo
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Number
- DP16/56
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2007
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $119.95
- Artist
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Pichu is anywhere under Pikachu, you may search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. This power can't be used if Pikachu is affected by a Special Condition.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.
It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Pikachu DP16 promotional card was released in 2007 as part of the Diamond & Pearl era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. These promotional cards were typically distributed through organized play events, retail tie-ins, or bundled with merchandise to encourage engagement with the then-new Diamond & Pearl set, which introduced the fourth generation of Pokémon species to the card game.
The artwork for this specific card features a standard illustrative style consistent with the DP-era promotional releases, focusing on the character's signature electric typing. While the artist is often credited within the small print of the card's border, the design serves as a functional tool for gameplay and a collectible milestone for fans navigating the transition between the third and fourth generations of the franchise.
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