Surfing Pikachu

Surfing Pikachu

Selected Masterpiece • 111/108
Artist Toshinao Aoki
Market Price $6.17
Evolutions XY 2016
The Illustrator

Toshinao Aoki

Toshinao Aoki has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning Wizards Black Star Promos, Neo Destiny, and Paradox Rift. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with clear, balanced staging and vibrant-to-pastel color choices.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card shows Surfing Pikachu happily riding a wave on a pink surfboard, surrounded by splashes of water. This moment captures Pikachu's playful spirit as it embraces the thrill of the ocean. The bright blue sky and gentle waves create a cheerful atmosphere, inviting viewers to imagine the joy of a sunny day at the beach. It's a simple yet delightful scene that embodies the carefree essence of summer.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Lightning
Era
XY
Release
02/11/2016

Surf

30
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost