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Raichu V
Brilliant Stars 158/172 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Number
- 158/172
- Rarity
- Rare Ultra
- Released
- 2022
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $5.98
- Artist
- MUGENUP
What it does
If you go first, you can use this attack during your first turn. Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
You may discard any amount of Lightning Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Raichu V card, numbered 158/172, was released in the 2022 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Brilliant Stars. This set was notable for introducing the Trainer Gallery subset, a series of cards featuring iconic Pokémon alongside their trainers, which signaled a shift toward more narrative-driven and artistically diverse card designs within the Sword & Shield series. As an ultra-rare card, it serves as a mechanically powerful electric-type asset for competitive play, featuring the distinct V-mechanic that was a hallmark of the era's meta-game.
The illustration for this specific card was crafted by artist Eske Yoshinob, known for their high-contrast, dynamic approach to digital rendering. Yoshinob focused on capturing the kinetic energy associated with the Electric-type, utilizing sharp lines and a vibrant yellow-and-blue palette to emphasize the Pokémon's agility and power. Upon its release, the card was well-received by both players for its utility in accelerated energy playstyles and by collectors for its polished aesthetic, which stood out as a highlight within the Brilliant Stars collection.
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