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Surfing Pikachu V card from the Celebrations set
Illustration by aky CG Works. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Surfing Pikachu V

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A powerful lightning-based Pokemon with high health and a single strong attack.

Lightning200 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

The card has 200 hit points, which means it can withstand many hits before being knocked out.

It uses three Water Energy cards to deal 150 damage to the opponent's Pokemon in one turn.

Signature attack

Surf

No game text. (150 damage)

Surfing Pikachu V relies on a straightforward attack that deals significant damage if you have enough Water Energy attached. This makes it a reliable choice for finishing off weaker opponents quickly.

Attacks

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Surf150

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits best in decks that focus on Lightning-type Pokemon and include ways to attach Water Energy cards. It works well in strategies that prioritise high damage output over complex abilities.

Strengths
  • High hit points
  • Strong single attack
  • Basic Pokemon status
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fighting types
  • Requires three energy cards
  • No extra effects on attack
Pro tip

Ensure your deck has enough Water Energy cards to power up this attack consistently.

From the Pokédex

Pikachu is known for its electric shocks and is often seen surfing in the games when using the move Surf.

Note for the parent

Your child will need to gather multiple Water Energy cards to use this attack effectively, so check their deck for enough of them.

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