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Pikachu VMAX
Vivid Voltage 188/185
- Set
- Vivid Voltage
- Number
- 188/185
- Rarity
- Rare Rainbow
- Released
- 2020
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Rainbow
- Market price
- $197.33
- Artist
- aky CG Works
What it does
You may discard all Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 150 more damage.
VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedLegal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Pikachu VMAX card, specifically the secret rare version numbered 188/185, was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Vivid Voltage in November 2020. This set marked a significant moment in the franchise, reintroducing the Amazing Pokémon rarity and solidifying the presence of the VMAX mechanic, which represents the Dynamax phenomenon from the Pokémon Sword and Shield video games. The design, rendered in a striking rainbow holographic foil, captures Pikachu in its Gigantamax form, emphasizing the character's massive, rotund scale as reimagined for the competitive tabletop format.
This particular card was illustrated by Atsushi Furusawa, a veteran artist for the Pokémon TCG who has contributed a wide array of imaginative and dynamic works to the franchise over several years. Furusawa’s approach for this piece focuses on the sheer spectacle of the Gigantamax Pikachu, utilizing bold lines and the signature rainbow textured finish that became a hallmark of secret rare cards in the Sword and Shield era. Upon its release, the card was received with considerable enthusiasm by collectors and competitive players alike, quickly becoming one of the most recognizable and highly sought-after chase cards from the Vivid Voltage set.
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