Pikachu V-UNION, SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH139/307, promo

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Pikachu V-UNION

SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH139/307 • promo

Set: SWSH Black Star Promos
Number: SWSH139/307
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2019
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $6.25

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Market

What it's worth

$6.25market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$6.25 – $9.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Pikachu V-UNION is a unique "mechanic" card that requires four separate cards to be assembled into a single, larger image of the Pokémon during gameplay. Released as part of the SWSH Black Star Promos, it is prized by collectors for its unconventional design and the nostalgia of seeing multiple iconic Pikachu illustrations united in one expansive piece of art.

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Card face

What it does

300 HPV-UNION

Cost: colorless energyUnion Gain

Attach up to 2 Lightning Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon.

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyShocking Shock120

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

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy colorless energyDisconnect150

During your opponent's next turn, they can't play any Item cards from their hand.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy colorless energyElectro Ball Together250

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

How to play a Pokémon V-UNION: Once per game during your turn, combine 4 different Pikachu V-UNION from your discard pile and put them onto your Bench.

V-UNION rule: When your Pokémon V-UNION is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pikachu V-UNION was released in 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield Black Star Promos series. This unique format introduced the V-UNION mechanic, where four distinct cards must be assembled on the bench to play a single, powerful Pokémon. This specific release was designed to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise, providing a collaborative visual experience where the artwork spans all four individual cards to create one cohesive illustration.

The card set features artwork by veteran illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a foundational artist for the Pokémon Trading Card Game since its inception. Arita sought to capture a dynamic, celebratory aesthetic by illustrating Pikachu in various poses and artistic styles that pay homage to its history. Upon release, the set was well-received by collectors for its experimental design, though it remains a niche item due to the structural requirements of the V-UNION gameplay mechanic.

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