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Pikachu VMAX card from the Lost Origin Trainer Gallery set
Illustration by Souichirou Gunjima. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Pikachu VMAX

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A powerful lightning-based attacker that can deal massive damage by sacrificing its own energy.

Lightning310 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Pikachu VMAX has 310 HP and requires Lightning Energy to attack.

Its G-Max Volt Tackle attack deals 120 base damage for three Lightning Energy.

You may choose to discard all Energy from Pikachu VMAX to add 150 extra damage to the attack.

Signature attack

G-Max Volt Tackle

You may discard all Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 150 more damage. (120+ damage)

The key feature of this card is its ability to deal huge damage by discarding all attached Energy. This means you can hit hard in one turn but will be left without energy for future moves.

Attacks

LLL
G-Max Volt Tackle120+

You may discard all Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 150 more damage.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks focused on Lightning Energy and fast attacks. It works best when you have ways to attach energy quickly or remove opposing effects.

Strengths
  • High damage potential
  • Ultra Rare status
  • Strong attacker
Watch out for
  • Loses all energy after using the special effect
  • Requires specific energy types
  • VMAX cards are high value targets
Pro tip

Use G-Max Volt Tackle only when you can afford to lose your energy or when you need to win the game immediately.

From the Pokédex

Pikachu is known for its electric pouches and tail that stores electricity.

Note for the parent

Your child might find it exciting to discard energy for big damage, so remind them to think about what happens next turn.

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