Pikachu (Evolving Skies 49) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Pikachu from the Evolving Skies set is a Common card numbered 49. This lively Pokémon has 60 HP and features the attack Electro Ball. Its straightforward design makes it a familiar choice for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: When Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sword & Shield series, specifically the Evolving Skies set (set code swsh7). It is a Common rarity card numbered 49 in the set. The card does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh7-49,” the illustrator credit to chibi, and its regulation mark “E.” The card features two attacks: “Energize,” which allows attachment of a Lightning Energy from the discard pile, and “Electro Ball,” dealing 30 damage.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Common card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Retreat Cost of 1 and Basic stage, it can be a useful card for casual play or collection display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies (swsh7): This set includes this Pikachu as a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with simple but effective attacks, emphasizing energy recovery and consistent damage output. The set is known for its dynamic artwork and diverse Pokémon roster.