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Pikachu
FireRed & LeafGreen 74/112 • common
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Number
- 74/112
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $12.38
- Artist
- Midori Harada
What it does
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2004 as part of the EX FireRed & LeafGreen expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, this card depicts the series mascot, Pikachu, in a standard common slot. The set was designed to revisit the Kanto region, coinciding with the release of the eponymous Game Boy Advance video games which served as remakes of the original Red and Green titles. The art direction for this set emphasized a return to the roots of the franchise, utilizing a clean, classic aesthetic that mirrored the nostalgic tone of the video games.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and iconic artists in the history of the Pokémon TCG. Arita’s approach to this piece focuses on a minimalist, character-centric composition that captures Pikachu in a quintessential idle stance, reflecting the card's low-rarity status and utility as a foundational component for players building FireRed and LeafGreen decks. Upon release, it was well-received by the community for its accessibility and for providing a reliable, low-cost electric-type option for competitive play during that era.
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