Surfing Pikachu

Surfing Pikachu

Selected Masterpiece • 114/111
Artist Toshinao Aoki
Market Price $115
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 captures a joyful moment with Surfing Pikachu riding a pink surfboard atop rolling waves, embodying a carefree spirit. The bright colors and cheerful expression convey a sense of fun and adventure, inviting viewers to imagine the warmth of a sunny day at the beach. Surrounded by splashes of water and a vibrant blue background, Pikachu seems completely at home in this playful scene. It's a delightful snapshot of a Pokémon enjoying a leisurely day by the ocean.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Lightning
Era
Platinum
Release
16/05/2009

Surf

30
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost