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Pikachu V-UNION
SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH140/307 • promo
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Number
- SWSH140/307
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $8.35
What it does
Attach up to 2 Lightning Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
During your opponent's next turn, they can't play any Item cards from their hand.
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- ExpandedLegal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Pikachu V-UNION card, released in 2021 as part of the SWSH Black Star Promos set, introduced a unique mechanic to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. To utilize this card, players must assemble four individual cards that combine to form a single, large-scale illustration. This design choice was intended to celebrate Pikachu’s status as the franchise mascot by featuring artwork from various celebrated illustrators across the set, creating a comprehensive visual mosaic that stands out from standard card formats.
The reception of the V-UNION concept was mixed among players, who appreciated the innovative approach to card construction but found the specific gameplay requirements challenging to integrate into competitive decks. Despite these tactical hurdles, the card is widely sought after by collectors for its artistic cohesion and its role in marking a distinct era of the Sword & Shield series. It remains a hallmark of the promotional releases that sought to experiment with the traditional boundaries of card layout and character presentation.
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