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Pikachu
SM Black Star Promos SM206/248 • promo
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Number
- SM206/248
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $31.24
- Artist
- Akira Komayama
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
The SM206 Pikachu promo was released as part of the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos series, a collection of cards distributed through various promotional channels in the West between 2017 and 2019. This specific card was made available in 2019, primarily included within the Detective Pikachu Case File collection, which coincided with the theatrical release of the live-action Pokémon film. Its inclusion in this set was a strategic tie-in designed to capitalize on the film's marketing campaign, placing a familiar, iconic character alongside the unique aesthetic of the movie.
The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, known for his long-standing contributions to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Saitou chose to depict Pikachu in a style consistent with the classic energetic spirit of the character, utilizing a dynamic pose that distinguishes it from the realistic, CGI-rendered style used for the film's posters and other related merchandise. The card was well-received by collectors for its clean, expressive design and its accessibility, serving as a distinct memento of the cross-media promotion between the card game and the cinematic expansion of the franchise.
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