Pikachu (Crown Zenith 160) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Pikachu from the Crown Zenith set is a Rare Secret card numbered 160. This energetic Pokémon has 70 HP and features the dynamic attack Wild Charge. Its vibrant design captures the essence of this iconic character.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attack: Wild Charge (90 damage, also does 30 damage to itself)
• Flavor Text: Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set Code: swsh12pt5
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Print Variants: None listed

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Crown Zenith set, numbered 160, and classified as a Rare Secret card. It has no evolutions or abilities, focusing on a single powerful attack, Wild Charge, which deals significant damage but also harms Pikachu itself.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh12pt5,” the Rare Secret rarity, and the illustrator You Iribi’s distinctive art style. The card’s regulation mark is “F,” and it carries the number 160 in the Crown Zenith set.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Secret rarity, handling with clean hands and storing in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended to maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crown Zenith: This set includes this Rare Secret Pikachu card, notable for its strong Wild Charge attack and charming flavor text. It adds a collectible Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with a unique illustrator to the Sword & Shield series.