Pikachu Archives

Britt's TV Corner: 10 Favorite Episodes From Pokémon Indigo League
Pikachu talks to it and learns that it's been waiting a long time for its trainer to return Ash, Misty, and Brock rush to retrieve the Charmander It's not only threatened by a driving rain that could extinguish its flame, it's also under attack by a flock of Pidgeotto! "Island of the Giant Pokémon": As our[...]
Pokémon TCG: 4 Shadowless Base Set Starters On Auction At Heritage
Heritage Auctions, an auction house based in Dallas, Texas, that primarily deals with auction lots and listings pertaining to comics, video games, trading cards, and other similar items of a collectible nature, has put a set of four different Kanto starter Pokémon from the Base Set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game up for auction! This[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Shining Legends Part 6: The Pika Line
Today, let's take a look at the Pikachu line. The cards of Shining Legends Credit: Pokémon TCG I love, love, love a good Pikachu card I always say that Pikachu is underrated as a result of it being the most popular Pokémon Pikachu is so ubiquitous that a lot of people forget how adorable it is[...]
Pokémon TCG Value Watch: Vivid Voltage in February 2022
Credit: Pokémon TCG Here are the top valued cards of Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield – Vivid Voltage with market values observed on TCGPlayer as of this writing: Pikachu VMAX Rainbow Rare 188/185: $188.50 Pikachu V Full Art 170/185: $26.16 Bea Rainbow Rare Trainer Supporter 193/185: $16.34 Bea Full Art Trainer Supporter 180/185: $14.01 Pokémon Center Lady Full Art Trainer Supporter[...]
Pokémon TCG: "1st Edition" Promo Pikachu For Auction At Heritage
Heritage Auctions, an auction house based in Dallas, Texas that focuses primarily on auction lots and listings revolving around comics, video games, trading cards, and other similar items of a collectible nature, has put a rare Black Star Promo #1 copy of Pikachu from the Pokémon Trading Card Game up for auction! This particular copy[...]
Pokémon TCG Value Watch: Vivid Voltage in January 2022
Credit: Pokémon TCG Here are the top valued cards of Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield – Vivid Voltage with market values observed on TCGPlayer as of this writing: Pikachu VMAX Rainbow Rare 188/185: $187.32 Pikachu V Full Art 170/185: $27.65 Pokémon Center Lady Full Art Trainer Supporter 185/185: $16.49 Bea Rainbow Rare Trainer Supporter 193/185: $16.23 Nessa Rainbow Rare Trainer Supporter[...]
Pokémon TCG To Release New Pikachu V Box in February 2022
A new Pikachu V promo card has been revealed by the Pokémon TCG Using the artwork from the Japanese Pikachu V from Start Deck 100, this V will be released in both standard and jumbo sizes in a Pokémon TCG: Pikachu V Collection Box set for release in February 2022[...]
When Will This New Pikachu VMAX Arrive to the English Pokémon TCG?
A new Pikachu VMAX has been revealed This card will be released in Japan's February 2022 installment of the magazine CoroCoro This comes after previous news that CoroCoro would be releasing their own version of Japan's Start Deck 100 products with promo cards featuring a unique Eevee V and Pikachu V I reported on that back in November[...]
Pokémon TCG Value Watch: Vivid Voltage in December 2021
Today, let's see how the cards of Sword & Shield – Vivid Voltage, which came out in November 2020, are doing now in December 2021. Vivid Voltage Pikachu Credit: Pokémon TCG Here are the top valued cards of Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield – Vivid Voltage with market values observed on TCGPlayer as of this writing: Pikachu VMAX[...]
Pikachu & Marnie Secret Rares Included in Pokémon TCG: Start Deck 100
However, as people begin to open the set's products, it has been revealed that there will indeed be a collection of Secret Rares including new Pikachu and Marnie cards. Start Deck 100 Secret Rares Credit: Pokémon TCG Start Deck 100 Secret Rares Credit: Pokémon TCG The following cards have been revealed as Start Deck 100 Secret Rares: 415: Pikachu[...]
Today is Pikachu Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO: Bonus Event
Pikachu Spotlight Hour is happening today in Pokémon GO From 12 PM – 1 PM local time today, November 28th, this Pokémon will be appearing frequently in the game globally, even popping up in normally inactive spawn points In addition, it will respond more frequently to Incense Let's get into the details of this special[...]
Pokémon TCG Value Watch: Vivid Voltage in November 2021
Credit: Pokémon TCG Here are the top valued cards of Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield – Vivid Voltage with market values observed on TCGPlayer as of this writing: Pikachu VMAX Rainbow Rare 188/185: $187.32 Pikachu V Full Art 170/185: $30.80 Nessa Rainbow Rare Trainer Supporter 196/185: $17.65 Bea Full Art Trainer Supporter 180/185: $17.26 Bea Rainbow Rare Trainer Supporter 193/185: $16.71 Nessa[...]
Will Pokémon TCG's Pikachu & Eevee CoroCoro Promos Come to USA?
These promo cards feature two of the franchise's most iconic Pokémon, Pikachu and Eevee, illustrated in a painterly style which is quite unusual for the Pokémon-V style of card which normally gets a more sleek, 3D style Personally, I think these cards are gorgeous These are part of Japan's upcoming Start Deck 100 line of[...]
Pokémon TCG Officially Releases Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike
Now, GameStop joins the fun with their own exclusive box: the Tag Team Pikachu & Zekrom GX Premium Collection, which is similar to the Walmart offering but with a different card Let's get into the details. GameStop Exclusive Pikachu & Zekrom Tag Team GX Box Credit: Pokémon TCG Here is the official description of the Tag Team[...]
Pokémon TCG Sealed Zap! Theme Deck Up For Auction At Heritage
Heritage Auctions, an auction house based in Dallas, Texas, that deals primarily in auction listing pertaining to comics, video games, trading cards, and other such collectible items of a similar nature, has put a rare, sealed copy of the Zap! theme deck from the Pokémon Trading Card Game up for auction! Featuring the likenesses of Mewtwo[...]
Pikachu & Eevee Do Macy's Day Parade For 25th Pokémon Anniversary
Pikachu and Eevee will bring Pokémon to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year in honor of the franchise's landmark 25th anniversary The Pokémon Company International and Macy's Inc revealed the design of this balloon today which marks the first time that two Pokémon have featured in the parade[...]
Japan Celebrates Pokémon 25th Anniversary With Special TCG Products
Credit: Pokémon TCG The Japanese Pokémon TCG products celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary include: 25th Anniversary Collection card sleeves: These are themed to the pack art of the Pokémon TCG: 25th Anniversary Collection set, featuring Pikachu and all of the energy symbols. 25th Goods Collection card sleeves: Pictured above[...]
A Closer Look at the Pokémon Center’s Halloween 2021 Collection
This Ghost/Fairy-type never shows its true face, as it just wants to be loved — so it takes on the appearance of Pikachu, the most beloved Pokémon Or, well, it tries to look like Pikachu, and we appreciate the effort This is a sturdy metal sign that works either as an indoor home decoration or perhaps[...]
Full Details of Halloween 2021 Event Part 1 in Pokémon GO
Thankfully, they will be available in droves, as you can see from this wild counters list: The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild. Halloween Mischief Pikachu Zubat Drowzee Gastly Spinarak Misdreavus Shuppet Halloween Mischief Piplup Stunky Woobat Gothita If you're lucky, you might encounter the following: Yamask The event Eggs will be 7KM Gift Eggs[...]
Pokémon TCG Value Watch: Vivid Voltage in September 2021
Credit: Pokémon TCG Here are the top valued cards of Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield – Chilling Reign with market values observed on TCGPlayer as of this writing: Pikachu VMAX Rainbow Rare 188/185: $238.17 Pikachu V Full Art 170/185: $43.12 Nessa Full Art Trainer Supporter 183/185: $22.07 Nessa Rainbow Rare Trainer Supporter 196/185: $21.76 Bea Full Art Trainer Supporter 180/185: $21.48 Pokémon Center[...]
Pokémon TCG Sealed "Zap!" Preconstructed Deck Auction At Heritage
Heritage Auctions, an auction house based in Dallas, Texas, that deals in auctions pertaining to comics, video games, trading cards, and other such collectible items, has put a rare, sealed copy of the "Zap!" preconstructed deck from the Pokémon Trading Card Game up upon the auction block! Featuring the likenesses of Mewtwo and Pikachu alike,[...]
The New Pokémon TCG Tag Team Collections to Be Store-Exclusive
We can now confirm that the Mythical Squishy Collection, the Reshiram & Charizard-GX Premium Collection, and the Pikachu & Zekrom-GX Premium Collection will be exclusive to three different big-box retailers Let's get into the details. Premium Collections Credit: Pokémon TCG Oh boy This is going to take some hunting, fellow Pokémon TCG collectors[...]
Pokémon TCG Graded "Yellow Cheek" Pikachu On Auction At Heritage
Heritage Auctions, an auction house based in Dallas, Texas that deals primarily in auctions for comics, video games, trading cards, and other such collectibles, has put a rare, Gem Mint 10-graded "yellow cheek" variant copy of Pikachu from the Base Set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game up for auction! This Pikachu card is remarkably[...]
The Pokémon Center Reveals 2021 Halloween Collection
Credit: The Pokémon Center Here's what they had to say about this first slate of Halloween offerings: Pokémon Spooky Celebration: Yard statues showcasing Pikachu, Eevee, and Gengar will add enchanting Halloween flair to the yard, porch, or doorstep this season Other home decor items and accessories include a treat bowl, signs, posters, Pokémon TCG playmats, and various[...]
OREO Teams Up With Pokémon for First-Ever "Cookie Rarity Scheme"
Today, the company behind "milk's favorite cookie" has announced the full details of this new partnership that will be "Oreo's first-ever cookie rarity scheme." Here's how Oreo describes the partnership: The Limited Edition Pokémon x Oreo cookies pay tribute to some of the most beloved Pokémon with 16 unique cookie embossments featuring Pokémon such as Pikachu,[...]
A Holographic History of the Pokémon TCG: Pokémon V
We'll do a full, dedicated piece to Full Art Vs later on. Vivid Voltage Pikachu V Credit: Pokémon TCG The artwork of Pokémon-V cards is similar to that of GXs These often use a 3D style, but the Pokémon TCG has since moved away from that a bit in the latest sets[...]
Zavvi Introduces Outdoors-Themed Pokémon Clothing Range
Credit: Zavvi Zavvi announced this new clothing line, which features Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Eevee, and Snorlax, writing: As an ode to Pokémon GO's enduring effect, the Zavvi Pokémon Explorer range is designed for avid wanderers and perfect for trainers setting off into the wildlands of their region to find coveted Pokémon. The range draws inspiration from the simplicity[...]
Pokémon TCG Reveals Tag Team Pikachu & Zekrom Premium Collection
It seems as if the Sun & Moon-era content will keep edging its way into the current product line-up, as Australian retailers have now revealed solicitations and pictures for a new product: the Tag Team Pikachu & Zekrom-GX Premium Collection which contains a shocker of a card. Tag Team Pikachu & Zekrom Premium Collection[...]