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Raichu
BW Black Star Promos BW78/101 • promo
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Number
- BW78/101
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2011
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Artist
- Mizue
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Raichu BW78 promo card was released as part of the Black & White series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, specifically within the Black Star Promos set. This card was distributed in 2013, a period during which The Pokémon Company International frequently utilized promotional releases to maintain interest in the competitive game environment. It was provided as a promotional inclusion in specific products, such as the BW-era blister packs, allowing players to secure a guaranteed version of the evolved Electric-type Pokémon outside of the standard randomized booster pack format.
The design of the card features the classic Raichu aesthetic updated for the Black & White era, utilizing the bold, modern graphic sensibilities that defined the set's artistic direction. The artwork emphasizes the character's dynamic electric nature, maintaining the consistency expected of the era's card illustrations. As a promotional release, it was well-received by collectors who sought to complete the BW series numbering, serving as a functional tool for decks focused on lightning-type energy acceleration rather than a rarity-based centerpiece.
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