Our fourth specimen is the direct predecessor to the colossal VMAX: the powerful and energetic Pikachu V. This Double Rare (RR) card is a “full art” print from the special Family Pokémon Card Game Set, showcasing the mascot brimming with electrical power.
Card Details
- Pokémon Name: Pikachu V (ピカチュウV)
- Set: Family Pokémon Card Game Set (sH)
- Year: 2021
- Card Number: 019/053
- Rarity/Edition: Double Rare (RR) – Pokémon V
- Artist: 5ban Graphics
- National Pokédex No.: 025
Card Text & Attacks
- Type: Lightning
- HP: 200
- Attack 1: Tail Slap (しっぽではたく)
- Cost: [Colourless][Colourless]
- Damage: 20
- Attack 2: 100,000 Volts (10まんボルト)
- Cost: [Lightning][Colourless][Colourless]
- Damage: 100
- Weakness: Fighting x2
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: [Colourless]
- Rule Box: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Collector’s Notes
This Pikachu V is a fantastic example of the Pokémon V mechanic, the foundation of the VMAX cards in the Sword & Shield era. These “Basic” Pokémon were powerful in their own right, with high HP and strong attacks. The artwork by 5ban Graphics is vibrant and dynamic, using a 3D rendering style to depict Pikachu crackling with energy, ready to unleash a powerful attack. The “full art” style, where the illustration covers the majority of the card, makes it a highly desirable piece.
As the official Museum Mascot, this card represents a huge store of potential energy. The geological theme is one of pure power. The lightning arcing from Pikachu’s cheeks is a direct visual link to the powerful electrical discharges that occur during volcanic eruptions (volcanic lightning) and the raw energy of a thunderstorm interacting with the ground. It is a perfect symbol of the immense natural forces that our museum seeks to document.
