Pikachu-EX

XY Black Star Promos XY174/211 • promo

Set: XY Black Star Promos
Number: XY174/211
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2013
Energy type: Electric energy
Finish: Holographic
Market price: $31.68
Artist: 5ban Graphics

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Market

What it's worth

$31.68market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$23.33 – $31.68 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Released as part of the XY Black Star Promos, this Pikachu-EX card features a unique full-art design that distinguishes it from standard expansion releases. Collectors value this promo for its expressive artwork and its role as a representative example of the EX card mechanic that defined the XY era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

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Card face

What it does

130 HPBasicEX

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyThunder Shock30

Flip a coin. If heads your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy colorless energyMega Thunderbolt160

Discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancemetal energy-20Retreatcolorless energy

Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pikachu-EX card, numbered XY174, was released as part of the XY Black Star Promos series in 2016. It was specifically produced as part of the Pikachu-EX Red & Blue Collection, a promotional box set released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. The design pays homage to the original generation of Pokémon games, featuring the iconic electric mascot in the modern EX card format, which emphasized high HP and powerful attacks for the competitive trading card game landscape at the time.

The illustration for this card was provided by Eske Yoshinob, a prolific artist in the Pokémon TCG world known for dynamic, high-energy compositions. Yoshinob’s design choice focuses on an expressive, action-oriented pose for Pikachu, capturing a sense of kinetic electricity that aligns with the aesthetic standards of the XY series. Upon release, the card was well-received by collectors and players alike, primarily for its nostalgic appeal and its utility as a foil promotional item during the brand's milestone anniversary celebrations.

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