If the Defending Pokémon attacks Pikachu during your opponent's next turn, any damage done by the attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.)
Thundershock でんきショック
20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
ほっぺたの両側に小さい電気袋をもつ。ピンチのときに放電する。
Release information
This card was released as a promotional card. In Japan, it came with Easily Understand How to Play Pokémon Card (Asobikata Volume 1), released in October 1996. The early print termed Asobikata Pikachu was printed on regular card stock. It was later included with the November 1996 issue of CoroCoro Comic printed this time on glossy card stock. It was reprinted again in the Intro Pack. The English version of the card was released through the first Pokémon card leagues in July 1999.
In Japan, this card was reprinted with alternate artwork by Ken Sugimori and was available through a Toyota Auto campaign in October 1997. This card along with Arcanine came sealed in a folder; both were printed on regular card stock. This Pikachu reprint was never released in English.
The version of the card released in English is commonly known as Ivy Pikachu, referring to the background design of the illustration.
A small number of the English version of this card with a 1st Edition symbol were accidentally released along with the 1st Edition release of Jungle booster packs. This accident caused this card to be the only promotional card of any sort to have a 1st Edition release.
