Pikachu, Expedition Base Set 124/165, common

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Pikachu

Expedition Base Set 124/165 • common

Set: Expedition Base Set
Number: 124/165
Rarity: Common
Released: 2002
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $27.36
Artist: Atsuko Nishida

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$27.36market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$21.24 – $27.36 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This electric-type card is a notable representative from the Expedition Base Set, where it appears as a common rarity. Its presence in this collection highlights a foundational entry in a series known for evolving the visual identity of these creatures for players and collectors alike.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyLightning Tail

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyTackle20

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pikachu card from the Expedition Base Set, released in 2002, marks a significant turning point in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was the first set to introduce the E-Reader technology, allowing players to scan cards into a Game Boy Advance to unlock additional data, minigames, or Pokédex entries. This design shift was an attempt by the developers to modernize the game and bridge the gap between traditional cardboard collectibles and the digital handheld gaming experience.

The card features artwork by Naoyo Kimura, who opted for a clean, dynamic style that fit the updated layout required for E-Reader functionality. The Expedition set is notable for moving away from the iconic 'Base Set' design, introducing a larger, more comprehensive layout that moved the character text and stats to the bottom of the card. While this change was initially polarizing for long-time players, the set remains highly regarded for its unique contribution to the aesthetic evolution of the Pokémon franchise.

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