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Pikachu

Evolving Skies 049/203 • common

Set: Evolving Skies
Number: 049/203
Rarity: Common
Released: 2021
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $0.38
Artist: chibi

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Market

What it's worth

$0.38market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.23 – $0.40 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common electric-type card, this piece represents a foundational element of its set. Its accessibility makes it a staple for those looking to round out their collection with iconic characters.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: lightning energyEnergize

Attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.

Cost: lightning energy colorless energy colorless energyElectro Ball30

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pikachu card featured in the Evolving Skies expansion was released in 2021 as part of the broader Sword & Shield series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Designed to integrate the mechanics of the Galar region, the expansion focused heavily on Dragon-type Pokémon and the Eeveelutions, with the common Pikachu serving as a recognizable foundational card within the set's lineup.

The card’s illustration was handled by a staff artist from the Creatures Inc. design team, who aimed for a clean, approachable aesthetic consistent with Pikachu’s status as the franchise mascot. While common cards are mass-produced for gameplay accessibility rather than rarity, this specific design remains a staple for collectors who appreciate the consistent artistic evolution of the character across the long-running Sword & Shield era.

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About Pikachu

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