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Pikachu
Nintendo Black Star Promos 12/40 • promo
- Set
- Nintendo Black Star Promos
- Number
- 12/40
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $149.44
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Pikachu during your opponent's next turn.
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Pikachu card numbered 12 in the Nintendo Black Star Promos series was released in 2001 as part of a promotional campaign for the Pokémon franchise in North America. These cards were distributed through various channels, most notably as an insert in the special edition release of the 'Pokémon: The Movie 2000' home video, serving to capitalize on the massive global popularity of the Pikachu character during the height of the early 2000s trading card game craze.
The card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, a prolific illustrator for the Pokémon Trading Card Game who is widely respected for her expressive character designs. Her work on this specific promo captures a dynamic, friendly pose characteristic of Pikachu, consistent with the aesthetic direction of the Wizards of the Coast-era expansions. The card was well-received by collectors for its status as a distinct promo release that stood apart from the core expansion sets of the time.
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