*The Japanese versions of the card are identical with the exception that the print given on ANA features an airplane in the illustration.
*The Japanese versions of the card are identical with the exception that the print given on ANA features an airplane in the illustration.
*Since the release of this card, {{p|Pikachu}} that know {{m|Fly}} [[Pikachu variants#Flying Pikachu|have appeared in other Pokémon media]]. A Pikachu with Fly can be downloaded to a Pokémon video game at certain events.
*Since the release of this card, {{p|Pikachu}} that know {{m|Fly}} [[Pikachu variants#Flying Pikachu|have appeared in other Pokémon media]]. A Pikachu with Fly can be downloaded to a Pokémon video game at certain events.
* Flying Pikachu has a resistance to {{tcg|Fighting|Fighting-types}}, despite not being a {{type2|Flying}}, likely due to the fact that it can fly.
===Origin===
===Origin===
{{m|ThunderShock}} is a [[move]] in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Pikachu}} can learn. {{m|Fly}} is also a move, though Pikachu cannot learn it under normal conditions.
{{m|ThunderShock}} is a [[move]] in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Pikachu}} can learn. {{m|Fly}} is also a move, though Pikachu cannot learn it under normal conditions.
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Fly そらをとぶ
30
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Flying Pikachu; if tails, this attack does nothing (not even damage).
By learning how to fly, Pikachu overcame its weakness to Fighting Pokémon.
空を飛ぶことによって自らの弱点を克服したピカチュウだ。
Card text (Rising Rivals print)
Thundershock でんきショック
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Fly そらをとぶ
30
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Flying Pikachu during your opponent's next turn.
This card was released as a promotional card. In Japan, it was included with the the November 1996 issue of CoroCoro Comic. The English version of the card was released through Pokémon card leagues in August 2001. This card was later reprinted as a retro card in the Rising Rivals expansion.
A different variation of this card with a plane in the background was released in Japan as a special card by All Nippon Airways in 1998. Passengers flying in conjunction with the "Pokémon Getaways" campaign could redeem their boarding passes for the 2 card set including Flying Pikachu and Dragonite. This variant card was never released in English.
Trivia
The Japanese versions of the card are identical with the exception that the print given on ANA features an airplane in the illustration.
