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Pikachu
30th Celebration 038/128
- Set
- 30th Celebration
- Number
- 038/128
- Rarity
- Pikachu Rare
- Released
- 2026
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Artist
- Tetsu Kayama
What it does
This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
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Where it came from
The 30th Anniversary celebration for the Pokémon franchise marked a significant milestone, drawing on decades of nostalgia to honor the series' most iconic mascot. This specific Pikachu card was released as part of the 128-card commemorative set designed to showcase both original aesthetics and modern card game sensibilities. It reflects the franchise's enduring visual identity, employing the familiar electric-type design language that has defined the character since its debut in the late 1990s.
The card’s design serves as a bridge between the early era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and contemporary collecting trends. By utilizing classic character proportions and clean, minimalist framing, the illustrators aimed to evoke the spirit of the first generation of games. Upon release, the set was received warmly by both long-time enthusiasts and new collectors who valued the card as a refined homage to the history of the Pokémon brand.
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