Curatorial Commentary
The card captures Pikachu in a joyful moment, bounding across a sandy beach with a vibrant blue sky and palm trees in the background. Its expression radiates happiness and energy, embodying the playful spirit of this beloved Pokémon. The scene feels lighthearted and carefree, inviting viewers to share in Pikachu's delight as it explores its sunny surroundings. This snapshot of Pikachu's world highlights the charm and innocence that fans adore.
Essay · SM Black Star Promos
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Catalogue plate
№ SM81/248
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteNaturalVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
Metal -20
Retreat
Thunder Wave
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Electro Ball
50
Authorship
More from Sanosuke Sakuma
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
SM Black Star Promos, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Pikachu
The Pikachu canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
