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Pikachu

Arceus 71/99 • common

Set: Arceus
Number: 71/99
Rarity: Common
Released: 2009
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $6.86
Artist: sui

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Market

What it's worth

$6.86market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$5.95 – $7.03 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common electric-type card, this piece represents a foundational element of the Arceus set. Collectors value its place in this specific series as a quintessential example of the character's enduring role within the trading card game.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: lightning energyPika Ball10

Cost: lightning energy colorless energy colorless energyMega Shot

Discard all Lightning Energy attached to Pikachu and then choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weaknessfighting energy+10Resistancemetal energy-20Retreatcolorless energy

It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pikachu card (71/99) from the Arceus expansion was released in November 2009 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Platinum Series. This set was notable for its heavy focus on the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, introducing a mechanic that allowed players to search their decks for various Arceus cards, which reflected the legendary status of the creature in the franchise lore.

The artwork for this particular card was created by Kouki Saitou, a prolific illustrator who has contributed hundreds of cards to the series. Saitou's design for this Pikachu emphasizes a simple, classic posture that aligns with the established aesthetic of the Platinum-era cards, focusing on clean lines and a functional layout that served the needs of players during the competitive meta of the late 2000s.

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About

About Pikachu

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