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Pikachu
XY Black Star Promos XY202/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY202/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- €27.98
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
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Where it came from
The Pikachu card XY202 was released in 2016 as part of the XY Black Star Promos series, a collection of cards distributed primarily through specialized products and events rather than standard booster packs. This particular card was packaged within the Pikachu-EX Legendary Collection box, an offering designed to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Pokémon franchise by spotlighting one of the most iconic creatures in the series.
The artwork for this promo card reflects the established aesthetic of the XY-era trading card game, utilizing vibrant, high-energy illustrations intended to appeal to both long-time fans and younger players introduced during the franchise's anniversary milestone. The design captures Pikachu in a dynamic pose, consistent with the promotional strategy of leveraging the mascot's universal recognition to drive sales of commemorative boxed sets during a period of peak global interest in the brand.
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