Pikachu is a Pokémon trading card. Below you will find its full details and artwork.

Last updated September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Pikachu

Pikachu

Lightning
  • CategoryPokémon
  • HP50
  • RarityCommon
  • Card number#60
  • IllustratorKen Sugimori
  • WeaknessFighting ×2
  • Retreat cost1

Attacks

Spark 20
Cost: Lightning, Lightning

If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and this attack does 10 damage to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

“When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.”

Frequently asked questions

Who illustrated Pikachu?

Pikachu was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

How much HP does Pikachu have?

Pikachu has 50 HP.

What type is Pikachu?

Pikachu is a Lightning type Pokémon card.

Is Pikachu tournament legal?

Pikachu is legal in the following formats: Unlimited.

How many attacks does Pikachu have?

Pikachu has 1 attack.

Key terms on this card

Lightning
The Lightning type, covering Electric Pokémon.
Rarity: Common
The most frequently printed cards in a set.
HP
Hit Points — the damage a Pokémon can take before it is Knocked Out.
Weakness
Increases the damage this Pokémon takes from a specific type (usually doubled).
Retreat cost
The amount of Energy needed to switch this Pokémon to the Bench.
Stage
Whether the Pokémon is Basic or an Evolution (Stage 1 or Stage 2).

Data last updated: · Card and set data is derived from the open-source community “pokemon-tcg-data” dataset. Original JSON data is used unmodified under its published terms.

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