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Pikachu

BREAKthrough 48/162 • common

Set: BREAKthrough
Number: 48/162
Rarity: Common
Released: 2015
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $1.13
Artist: Kouki Saitou

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What it's worth

$1.13market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$1.00 – $1.26 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This electric-type card from the BREAKthrough set is a classic representation of one of the most recognizable figures in gaming culture. As a common card, it remains an accessible piece for collectors who appreciate the foundational charm and enduring legacy of this iconic character.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: lightning energyGnaw10

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyAgility10

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon during your opponent's next turn.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancemetal energy-20Retreatcolorless energy

It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in November 2015 as part of the Pokémon TCG: BREAKthrough expansion, this card represents a standard common entry in the XY series. The BREAKthrough set was notable for introducing the BREAK Evolution mechanic, which allowed cards to be placed horizontally over existing Pokémon to boost their HP and attacks. Pikachu appeared here as a staple Electric-type basic Pokémon intended for base-level play and as a gateway for collectors to engage with the modern generation of the game.

The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by sui, a frequent contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for their clean, soft-focus aesthetic. The design captures Pikachu in a dynamic, mid-action pose, emphasizing its signature speed and electric nature. As a common card, it was widely distributed across booster packs and theme decks, serving as a reliable and recognizable fixture within the hobby during the mid-2010s.

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