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Pikachu
XY Black Star Promos XY89/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY89/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $30.61
- Artist
- Masakazu Fukuda
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
If Hoopa is on your Bench, this attack does 30 more damage.
It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Pikachu XY89 promotional card was released in 2016 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's twentieth-anniversary celebrations. It was distributed specifically through the Pikachu EX Red & Blue Collection box, which served as a tribute to the original 1996 video game titles that launched the global phenomenon. This card features a unique illustration by match, who leaned into a dynamic, energetic style that emphasizes the character's signature electric discharge in a style consistent with the modern XY-era design aesthetic.
Designed to appeal to both long-time enthusiasts and a new generation of players, this promo card was a focal point of the Red & Blue collection series. The artwork highlights the classic appeal of the franchise mascot, pairing the legacy character with the more aggressive card mechanics typical of the XY expansion sets. Upon its release, it was well-received by collectors who valued its status as a commemorative piece celebrating two decades of the Pokémon brand.
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