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Pikachu ex card from the Ascended Heroes set
Illustration by James Turner. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon ex

Pikachu ex

Pikachu ex is a powerful Tera card with unique abilities.

Lightning200 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

If Pikachu has full HP and would be Knocked Out, it stays in play with 10 HP remaining.

Prevents all damage to itself while on the Bench. Costs Grass, Lightning, Metal for its attack.

Signature ability

Resolute Heart

If this Pokémon has full HP and would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, it is not Knocked Out, and its remaining HP becomes 10.

Pikachu ex can stay in play even when critically injured, making it a durable support card that also prevents damage to itself and others on the Bench.

Attacks

GLM
Topaz Bolt300

Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.

Abilities

AbilityResolute Heart

If this Pokémon has full HP and would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, it is not Knocked Out, and its remaining HP becomes 10.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks needing strong support and protection, especially against Fighting-type attacks.

Strengths
  • Durability
  • Supportive
  • Damage prevention
Watch out for
  • Expensive attack
  • Limited Bench space
Pro tip

Use Pikachu ex's ability to protect other Pokémon on the Bench for added defense.

From the Pokédex

Pikachu can generate an electric aura that protects itself and its allies.

Note for the parent

Consider pairing Pikachu ex with other supportive cards for maximum effect in your deck.

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