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Pikachu
SM Black Star Promos SM183/248 • promo
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Number
- SM183/248
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $16.91
- Artist
- Aya Kusube
What it does
This Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.
It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Pikachu SM183 card was released in 2019 as part of the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos series. It was distributed specifically as a promotional insert within the Detective Pikachu Collector Chest, a tie-in product celebrating the release of the live-action Pokémon film. The design utilizes a unique art style that mirrors the CGI aesthetic of the film's version of the character, distinguishing it from the traditional hand-drawn illustrations typically found in the main trading card game sets.
The illustration was created by artist Ken Sugimori, who has been a central figure in the Pokémon franchise since its inception. In this piece, Sugimori leaned into a more cinematic, textured look to align with the film's promotional marketing. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors for its distinct visual departure from standard series artwork, serving as a tangible memento of the franchise's first foray into live-action feature films.
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