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Pikachu
SM Black Star Promos SM234/248 • promo
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Number
- SM234/248
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $22.88
- Artist
- Naoki Saito
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.
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Where it came from
The SM234 Pikachu was released in 2019 as part of the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos series. This specific card was distributed as a promotional inclusion within the Detective Pikachu Mewtwo-GX Case File, a tie-in product released to celebrate the theatrical debut of the live-action Pokémon Detective Pikachu film. It served as a commemorative piece for fans and collectors looking to capture the aesthetic of the film's marketing materials.
The card features artwork by Naoki Saito, a prominent illustrator within the Pokémon Trading Card Game who is known for his vibrant, dynamic style. Saito's depiction focuses on the character as it appeared in the film, rendered with the signature holographic finish common to the Black Star Promo line. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors who favored the cinematic crossover branding and the specific stylized approach taken by Saito to bridge the gap between traditional card art and the movie's unique visual language.
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