The 2008 Pokémon Stormfront series features Pikachu as card #70, a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP designed by Hajime Kusajima.
Pikachu
2008 • Pokémon • Stormfront
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Released in 2008 as part of the Pokémon Stormfront set, Pikachu card #70 serves as a foundational Basic Lightning-type Pokémon for the TCG. Illustrated by Hajime Kusajima, this common rarity card holds 70 HP and offers two distinct attacks: Pika Punch for 20 damage and Speed Bolt for 40. The Speed Bolt attack provides a strategic defensive benefit, preventing all effects from attacks, including damage, during the opponent's next turn if Pikachu evolved from Pichu that same turn. With a retreat cost of 2, it balances offensive potential with manageable mobility on the battlefield. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Stormfront set or to build nostalgic decks featuring the franchise's most recognizable character. The card's design and mechanics reflect the strategic depth of the Pokémon Trading Card Game during this era. Whether you are a long-time veteran or a new collector, understanding the role of cards like Pikachu #70 enhances the overall collecting experience. This product represents a key piece of Pokémon history, appealing to those who value the lore and gameplay of the early 2000s TCG landscape.
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Pikachu
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
Hajime Kusajima
Card Stock
English
70
Lightning
Basic
Fighting +10
Metal -20
2
25
Card Text
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Attack: Pika Punch (20)
Attack: Speed Bolt (40)
If Pikachu evolved from Pichu during this turn, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Pikachu during your opponent's next turn.
It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.