Pikachu

Pikachu

Selected Masterpiece • 50/149
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $13.14
Boundaries Crossed Black & White 2012
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Pikachu card from the Boundaries Crossed set captures the character in a lively moment, with its bright yellow fur and expressive features reflecting a sense of joy and energy. Surrounded by a burst of colorful shapes, Pikachu seems to be in mid-leap, embodying the playful spirit of its world. The vibrant background enhances the feeling of movement, making it feel as though Pikachu is ready to take on any adventure. This snapshot beautifully illustrates the charm and liveliness that Pikachu brings to its surrou”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Lightning
Era
Black & White
Release
07/11/2012

Pika Punch

10

Double Voltage

40×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost