Flying Pikachu

Flying Pikachu

Selected Masterpiece • 113/111
Artist Toshinao Aoki
Market Price $91.85
Rising Rivals Platinum 2009
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 depicts Flying Pikachu joyfully floating among colorful balloons against a bright blue sky. Its cheerful expression captures a sense of freedom and playfulness, as if it has just taken flight into an adventure. The vibrant colors and whimsical scene evoke a lighthearted atmosphere, inviting viewers to share in Pikachu's delight. This moment feels like a celebration of joy and the thrill of soaring high.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Lightning
Era
Platinum
Release
16/05/2009

Thundershock

10

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

Fly

30

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Flying Pikachu during your opponent's next turn.

Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost