Pikachu ex

01Card Stats

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers

Special Illustration Rare

Foiling

Promo-style finish — see set notes for specifics.

Alt art / specials

Illustration Rare full-art variant from this set.

05Language and Regional Versions

English

Standard English release.

Japanese

Released in the equivalent Japanese set.

European

Localized European prints exist with translated text.

Other

No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

No reliable market figure in the price feed for this card; check current TCGplayer and eBay listings for live pricing.

07Why Collectors Want It

• The franchise mascot and most iconic Pokemon of all — its cards span every era and include some of the most valuable promos ever printed.
• Full-art Illustration Rare artwork — modern collectors actively chase IRs from this set.
• Required for any complete Pikachu master set across eras.
• Collectors of the Ascended Heroes set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Situational

Basic ex Pikachu with 200 HP and a top attack near 300 damage. Ultra-rare Pikachu variants like this occasionally turned up in constructed decks during their era, though seldom as a deck's centerpiece.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Weakness

Fighting ×2

Retreat cost

1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Illustration Rare; PSA 10 population is climbing as collectors submit chase cards.

Centering and edge wear are common downgrade reasons; verified PSA 10s carry meaningful premiums.

Other graders: CGC submissions trend up for modern IRs; PSA remains the resale standard.