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Ash's Pikachu card from the SM Black Star Promos set
Illustration by 2017 Pikachu Project. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Ash's Pikachu

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A promo card that lets you search for any Pokemon but has no reliable way to attack.

Lightning70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It can find a specific Pokemon from your deck and add it to your hand.

It deals 100 damage by discarding all its energy at once.

Signature attack

Thunderbolt

Discard all Energy from this Pokémon. (100 damage)

The first attack allows you to search your deck for any Pokemon, reveal it, and put it into your hand before shuffling. This is useful for finding key pieces but does not deal damage itself.

Attacks

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I Choose You!

Search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

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Thunderbolt100

Discard all Energy from this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that rely on searching for specific support Pokemon or basic attackers. It works best when paired with cards that do not need energy to attack.

Strengths
  • Search capability
  • Access to any Pokemon
  • Promo rarity
Watch out for
  • No energy retention
  • Fighting weakness
  • One time use per turn
Pro tip

Use the first attack to find a basic Pokemon that can attack for free or with minimal energy.

From the Pokédex

Pikachu is known as the Mouse Pokemon and is often Ash Ketchum's most faithful companion.

Note for the parent

Your child will likely use this card early in the game to find a crucial piece rather than trying to attack with it.

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