Pikachu V Collector’s Guide (Fusion Strike #86)

Character Intro

Pikachu V from the Fusion Strike set is a Rare Holo V card featuring 200 HP. This vibrant card showcases Pikachu’s signature attack, Thunderbolt, making it a striking addition to any collection. Numbered 86, it stands out with its energetic design and solid stats.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Regulation Mark: E
• Attacks:
• Tail Whap — 20 damage (1 Colorless Energy)
• Thunderbolt — 100 damage (1 Lightning + 2 Colorless Energy)
• Rules: V rule applies—when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Fusion Strike set, card number 86. It is a Rare Holo V card with no known alternate printings or reprints. The card’s artwork by 5ban Graphics is unique to this release.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “swsh8” and the regulation mark “E.” The card’s rarity is Rare Holo V, and it is a Basic V Pokémon with the Lightning type. The card ID is swsh8-86.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  The V rule applies, meaning if Pikachu V is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike: This set features Pikachu V as a powerful Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with solid HP and two straightforward attacks. It fits well into collections focusing on Sword & Shield era cards and V Pokémon.