Our eighth specimen is a wonderfully energetic card from the 2022 high-class set VSTAR Universe. This card is a fan favourite, featuring Pikachu alongside its fellow “Pikachu-clone” Pokémon in a dynamic and colourful illustration.
Card Details
- Pokémon Name: Pikachu (ピカチュウ)
- Set: VSTAR Universe (s12a)
- Year: 2022
- Card Number: 024/058
- Rarity/Edition: Common
- Artist: Souichirou Gunjima
- National Pokédex No.: 025
Card Text & Attacks
- Type: Lightning
- HP: 70
- Attack 1: Pika Strike (ピカストライク)
- Cost: [Lightning]
- Damage: 20+
- Effect: If your Dedenne used the attack “Dede-short” during your last turn, this attack does 180 more damage.
- Weakness: Fighting x2
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: [Colourless]
- Pokédex Entry:
- Japanese: つくる 電気が 強力な ピカチュウほど ほっぺの 袋は 軟らかく よく 伸びるぞ。
- Romaji: Tsukuru denki ga kyōryokuna Pikachū hodo hoppe no fukuro wa yawaraka ku yoku nobiru zo.
- English: The more powerful the electricity that a Pikachu produces, the softer and more stretchy the pouches on its cheeks become.
Collector’s Notes
The artwork by Souichirou Gunjima is the absolute star of this card. It depicts Pikachu unleashing a powerful electric attack, with Dedenne and Togedemaru at its side, and a Raichu leaping in the background. It’s a fantastic celebration of the electric rodent family. The card’s “Pika Strike” attack also features a wonderful gameplay synergy, getting a massive power boost if Dedenne attacked on the previous turn, reinforcing the theme of teamwork.
As the official Museum Mascot, this card represents the concept of synergy and connection. Just as these Pokémon work together, different geological elements and forces interact to create the landscapes we see. The raw power of the lightning attack is our classic link to powerful geological phenomena, but the presence of multiple species also speaks to the rich biodiversity that thrives in a stable geological environment. It’s a fantastic and energetic piece for the collection.
