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Pikachu Libre card from the XY trainer Kit (Pikachu Libre) set
Illustration by Yoshinobu Saito. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Pikachu Libre

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A fun starter Pikachu with two simple attacks that cost no energy.

Lightning80 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Pikachu Libre deals 10 plus damage if you flip heads for Quick Attack.

It can also deal a steady 50 damage with Flying Elekick.

Signature attack

Flying Elekick

No game text. (50 damage)

Both of its main moves require zero Energy cards to use. This means your child does not need to spend turns attaching resources and can attack right from the start of the game.

Attacks

No Energy
Quick Attack10+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage.

No Energy
Flying Elekick50

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in a Lightning deck that focuses on fast attacks. It is also suitable for beginner decks because it does not rely on complex energy management.

Strengths
  • No energy cost
  • Early game power
  • Simple rules
Watch out for
  • Coin flip uncertainty
  • Fighting weakness
  • Basic stage limit
Pro tip

Use Quick Attack when you need a big surprise hit and Flying Elekick when you want to guarantee damage.

From the Pokédex

Pikachu Libre is a special costume Pikachu often seen performing in shows.

Note for the parent

Remind your child to check the coin flip result before adding the extra 30 damage to their total.

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