2016 POKEMON XY BLACK STAR PROMO RED & BLUE COLL FULL ART/PIKACHU EX PSA 7
2016 POKEMON XY BLACK STAR PROMO RED & BLUE COLL FULL ART/PIKACHU EX PSA 7
2016 POKEMON XY BLACK STAR PROMO RED & BLUE COLL FULL ART/PIKACHU EX PSA 7
Price: $349.99
The Full Art Pikachu EX from the 2016 XY Black Star Promo Red & Blue Collection, promo rarity, raw condition at a solid PSA 7 level. This one’s got that classic full art vibe with Pikachu mid-spark, ears perked and tail ready to zap, all framed in bold reds and blues that pop against the textured background.
The holo catches light like crazy, giving off sparks that dance across the foil when you tilt it just right.
Key text keeps it simple: Lightning type, 130 HP, Iron Tail attack does 30x based on coin flips until tails, and Overspark hits for 50x the Lightning Energy you discard from it. Weak to Fighting, resists Metal, retreat cost of one—standard EX rules apply, so knockout means two prizes for your opponent.
Came out in early 2016 as part of the Red & Blue Collection box set, celebrating the original games with a nod to Kanto roots. These promos were printed on typical XY-era stock, which holds up okay but often shows factory quirks like slight off-centering—maybe 60/40 on the borders if you’re picky—and the holo sheet can pick up faint print lines or roller marks from production. Raw copies from these boxes sometimes have edge chipping right out of the pack, especially if they rattled around in transit, but the colors stay vibrant without much fading over time.
Diving into raw condition details, corners are mostly sharp with a small touch of wear on the bottom left, like it brushed something soft once. Edges show minor whitening along the sides, nothing deep or distracting, just the kind of light friction you’d see from casual handling. Surface is clean overall, no big scratches or dents, though there’s a subtle print dot in the artwork that’s factory-original, and the centering sits about 70/30 top to bottom, balanced enough for play. Holo flash is bright and even, no hazing or dull spots, still snaps under good lighting.
Makes you think of those old game boy sessions, zapping through Viridian Forest without a care.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: 2016 POKEMON XY BLACK STAR PROMO RED & BLUE COLL FULL ART/PIKACHU EX
– Set: XY Black Star Promo
– Rarity: Promo
– Condition: Graded PSA 7
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