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Pikachu

Burning Shadows 40/147 • common

Set: Burning Shadows
Number: 40/147
Rarity: Common
Released: 2017
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $1.11
Artist: Saya Tsuruta

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Market

What it's worth

$1.11market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.73 – $1.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an electric type, this card captures the classic essence of a character central to the series' identity. While its status as a common card makes it widely accessible, it remains a foundational piece for those who appreciate the enduring presence of this iconic figure within the collection.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyTail Whap10

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyThunder Shock20

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancemetal energy-20Retreatcolorless energy

A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.

Formats

Where you can play it

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in August 2017 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Burning Shadows expansion, this Pikachu card serves as a staple representation of the franchise's mascot. The set itself was designed to introduce powerful GX mechanics and themes of light and darkness, reflecting a shift toward more complex competitive play during the Sun & Moon era.

The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who is well known for his expressive and approachable style within the Pokémon TCG. Saitou’s design captures Pikachu in a dynamic, mid-action pose, emphasizing the character's signature electricity. As a common card, it was widely distributed, intended to be easily accessible to players and collectors while providing a quintessential example of the character's design aesthetic during this period.

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About Pikachu

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