Pikachu

Pikachu

Selected Masterpiece • 35/108
Market Price $2.19
Evolutions XY 2016
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Pikachu in a serene forest setting, illuminated by soft rays of sunlight filtering through the trees. With its cheeks slightly charged, Pikachu seems to embody a moment of playful curiosity, as if it's about to unleash a spark of energy. The lush greenery surrounding it adds a sense of tranquility, inviting the viewer to appreciate the simplicity of this snapshot in nature. This scene captures a gentle yet lively essence of Pikachu's character.”

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
02/11/2016

Gnaw

10

Thunder Jolt

30

Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon does 10 damage to itself.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost