Pikachu

Pikachu

Selected Masterpiece • 26/83
Market Price $6.24
Generations XY 2016
The Illustrator

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Pikachu, perched in a serene, sunlit forest scene, surrounded by soft, green foliage. Its bright yellow fur and cheerful expression evoke a sense of warmth and playfulness, as if it is momentarily pausing to take in its surroundings. The gentle light filtering through the leaves adds a dreamy quality to the image, making it feel like a snapshot of a tranquil moment in nature. This depiction invites viewers to appreciate the simple joys of Pikachu's world.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Lightning
Era
XY
Release
22/02/2016

Nuzzle

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Quick Attack

20+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost