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Pikachu

Paldean Fates 18/91 • common

Set: Paldean Fates
Number: 18/91
Rarity: Common
Released: 2024
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $0.24
Artist: OKACHEKE

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What it's worth

$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.11 – $0.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card in the Paldean Fates expansion, this Pikachu represents the enduring popularity of the series' most recognizable mascot. Collectors often appreciate these accessible inclusions for their clean, modern artwork and their role in grounding larger, more complex sets.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyGrowl

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon's attacks do 20 less damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyPika Bolt30

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pikachu card featured in the Paldean Fates expansion, released in early 2024, continues the long-standing tradition of including the Pokémon mascot in almost every major set of the Trading Card Game. As a common card within this special subset, it functions as a foundational element of the Paldean Fates release, which was designed to celebrate the unique aesthetic of the Paldea region introduced in the Scarlet and Violet video games.

The artwork for this specific card maintains the established design language of the modern era, focusing on vibrant, clean digital illustration that highlights Pikachu in a standard, recognizable stance. This card was released primarily to provide accessibility for players and collectors looking to complete the subset, serving as a staple inclusion that emphasizes the franchise's enduring commitment to its most iconic character.

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About Pikachu

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