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Pikachu

POP Series 9 15/17 • common

Set: POP Series 9
Number: 15/17
Rarity: Common
Released: 2009
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $20.14
Artist: Midori Harada

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Market

What it's worth

$20.14market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$18.10 – $20.60 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the 2009 POP Series 9 set, this Pikachu card is a charming example of the promotional cards distributed through the Pokémon Organized Play program. While its common rarity makes it widely accessible, collectors often value these specific regional releases for their unique set stamps and the nostalgic aesthetic of the late-2000s art style.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyGrowl

During your opponent's next turn, any damage done by attacks from the Defending Pokémon is reduced by 20 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

Cost: lightning energy colorless energy colorless energyNumb30

If Pikachu evolved from Pichu during this turn, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weaknessfighting energy+10Resistancemetal energy-20Retreatcolorless energy

If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pikachu card from the 2009 POP Series 9 set was produced as part of the Pokémon Organized Play program, an initiative designed to encourage grassroots tournament participation. These cards were exclusively available in promotional booster packs awarded to players and participants at sanctioned events, effectively serving as a reward for active community engagement within the trading card game scene.

The artwork for this particular card features Pikachu in a dynamic, illustrative style consistent with the era's design language, which emphasized vibrant energy and accessible character portraits. As a common card, it was never intended to be a centerpiece of competitive play, but rather a collector's staple that celebrated the iconic mascot's enduring presence in the franchise.

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