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Pikachu Star card from the Holon Phantoms set
Illustration by Masakazu Fukuda. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Pikachu Star

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A rare Pikachu that deals massive damage when your opponent is nearly defeated.

Lightning60 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Pikachu Star uses Thundershock to potentially paralyze the opposing Pokemon with a coin flip.

It can use Spring Back to deal 70 damage if your opponent has only one Prize card remaining.

Signature attack

Spring Back

If your opponent has only 1 Prize card left, this attack does 20 damage plus 50 more damage. (20+ damage)

The Spring Back attack is designed for the endgame. It deals 70 damage specifically when your opponent is down to their last prize, helping you close out the match quickly.

Attacks

C
Thundershock10

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

LL
Spring Back20+

If your opponent has only 1 Prize card left, this attack does 20 damage plus 50 more damage.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that aim to control the game and survive until the final turns. It works best in Lightning type decks that can protect Pikachu until the opponent is vulnerable.

Strengths
  • High damage finisher
  • Paralysis option
  • Rare status
Watch out for
  • Low health points
  • Fighting weakness
  • Requires specific setup
Pro tip

Use Thundershock early to paralyze the opponent and stop them from attacking.

From the Pokédex

Pikachu is known for its powerful electric shocks and its cute appearance.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that this card is most useful at the very end of a game when they are close to winning.

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