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

Surfing Pikachu VMAX

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A powerful Lightning type that hits the whole board with one big wave.

Lightning310 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

The card has 310 hit points and evolves from Surfing Pikachu V.

It uses three Water energy cards to deal 160 damage to one Pokemon.

That same attack also deals 30 damage to each of your opponent's other Pokemon on the bench.

Signature attack

Max Surfer

This attack also does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) (160 damage)

The Max Surfer attack is special because it spreads damage across multiple targets. This means you can weaken several enemy Pokemon at once without needing extra turns.

Attacks

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This attack also does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Which deck it belongs in

This card works best in decks that mix Lightning and Water energy types. It suits players who want to clear out the opponent's back row quickly.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Area effect attack
  • Large hit points
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fighting types
  • Requires specific energy
  • Bench damage does not count for weaknesses
Pro tip

Use this attack when the opponent has many Pokemon on their bench to get the most value.

From the Pokédex

Pikachu is known for its electric cheeks and love of surfing in fan art and games.

Note for the parent

Remember that your child needs three Water energy cards to use this powerful move.

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