Pikachu

Pikachu

Selected Masterpiece • 60/106
Market Price $65.76
Emerald EX 2005
The Illustrator

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Pikachu in a moment of energetic excitement, surrounded by vibrant flashes of lightning. Its expressive face captures a sense of determination as it prepares to unleash its signature Thundershock. The dark, stormy background contrasts with Pikachu's bright yellow fur, emphasizing its role as a beacon of energy in this electrifying scene. This snapshot invites the viewer into a world where adventure and spontaneity are just a heartbeat away.”

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 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Lightning
Era
EX
Release
01/05/2005

Pika Ball

10

Thundershock

20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost