Pikachu V Collector’s Guide (Vivid Voltage #43)

Character Intro

Pikachu V from Vivid Voltage is a Rare Holo V, card number 43. The artwork captures Pikachu’s electric energy, pairing 190 HP with the hard-hitting Thunderbolt attack.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Pikachu V
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Set Code: swsh4
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Rules: V rule applies—when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide covers Pikachu V from Vivid Voltage, card number 43. It is a Rare Holo V with no known alternate printings or reprints. Illustrated by Saki Hayashiro, the art highlights Pikachu’s lively essence.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist. Key identifiers: card number (43), set code (swsh4), Rare Holo V rarity, Lightning type, and Basic V subtype.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Pikachu V card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features two attacks: “Charge,” which allows attachment of up to 2 Lightning Energy cards from the deck, and “Thunderbolt,” a powerful 200-damage attack that requires discarding all Energy from this Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil by sleeving and storing away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bends and scratches, and handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Vivid Voltage (swsh4): Introduces Pikachu V as a Rare Holo V, emphasizing energetic Lightning-type Pokémon with strong attacks and vibrant artwork. The set is known for dynamic designs and powerful Basic V cards like Pikachu V.