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Pikachu VMAX
SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH062/307 • promo
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Number
- SWSH062/307
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $15.55
- Artist
- PLANETA Mochizuki
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, designated as SWSH062, was released in 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield Black Star Promos series. It was specifically produced to accompany the special VMAX Figure Collection, a retail set designed to showcase the Gigantamax transformation mechanic introduced in the Pokémon Sword and Shield video games. This iteration of Pikachu features the character in its chunky, exaggerated Gigantamax form, emphasizing the aesthetic shift toward larger, more dynamic Pokémon designs that defined the Generation VIII era.
The artwork for this card was provided by Kagemaru Himeno, a long-standing illustrator for the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for a distinctively soft, painterly style. Himeno sought to capture the imposing yet whimsical nature of the Gigantamax Pikachu, balancing its massive scale with the familiar, friendly expression that has made the character a global icon. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors for its accessible availability through the VMAX collection box and its status as a quintessential representation of the Sword and Shield competitive card metagame.
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