Pikachu — Lost Origin Trainer Gallery TG05 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Pikachu is the Trainer Gallery Rare Holo TG05 from the Lost Origin Trainer Gallery set. This lively Pokémon has 60 HP and features the ability Pika Dash alongside the attack Whimsy Tackle. Its vibrant design captures Pikachu’s energetic spirit.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: F
• Flavor Text: Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.

Key Printings

This exact Pikachu printing appears in the Lost Origin Trainer Gallery set under the card number TG05. It is classified as a Trainer Gallery Rare Holo, featuring a unique ability and a single attack.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code swsh11tg and the card number TG05. The illustrator is Atsushi Furusawa, and the card’s image can be found at /images/swsh11tg/swsh11tg-TG05.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Pikachu has the ability Pika Dash, which removes its Retreat Cost if it has any Energy attached.
• Its attack, Whimsy Tackle, deals 50 damage but requires a coin flip to succeed, adding an element of chance.
• The card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Trainer Gallery Rare Holo card’s vibrant artwork and holo finish, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Origin Trainer Gallery: This set includes this unique Pikachu card featuring a clever ability and a chance-based attack, illustrated by Atsushi Furusawa. The set’s cards are known for their striking holo finishes and detailed artwork.