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Pikachu
SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH039/307 • promo
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Number
- SWSH039/307
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $10.95
- Artist
- Hitoshi Ariga
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't attack.
Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
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Where it came from
The Pikachu card numbered SWSH039 was released in 2020 as part of the Sword & Shield Black Star Promos set. It was specifically distributed as a promotional inclusion within the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Vivid Voltage Build & Battle Box. These boxes were designed to facilitate the Pre-release events for the Vivid Voltage expansion, allowing players to construct a functional deck from a curated selection of cards before the set's official wide release.
The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who has been a prolific contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game since the early 2000s. Saitou’s design captures Pikachu in a dynamic, mid-action pose that emphasizes the character's electric typing. The release was well-received by the player base for providing an accessible entry point to the new mechanics introduced in the Sword & Shield era, solidifying its place as a staple of the promotional catalog from that period.
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