Pokémon TCG: Pikachu EX XY124 Full Art Holo XY Black Star Promo NM
Pokémon TCG: Pikachu EX XY124 Full Art Holo XY Black Star Promo NM
Price: $58.98
Pikachu EX from the XY Black Star Promos, card number XY124, clocks in as a promo rarity in raw condition. This one’s a full art holo, so the artwork spreads edge to edge with Pikachu looking all charged up in a dynamic pose, sparks flying everywhere. The holo foil catches light in that classic swirling pattern, giving it a bit of electric pop when you tilt it just right.
On the card text side, it’s a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon EX with 130 HP. No Ability here, but attacks keep it simple: Pika Punch does 30 damage for one Lightning energy, straightforward punch. Then Heavy Bullet hits for 80 damage with three energy, and it splashes 20 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. Weakness to Fighting times two, resistance to Metal minus 20, and a retreat cost of one. Rules reminder that when this EX is knocked out, your opponent takes two Prize cards.
This promo dropped in 2016 as part of the XY era’s Black Star lineup, often bundled with things like the Pikachu EX Legendary Collection box. Raw copies from this printing can show up with decent centering if you’re lucky—aim for 50/50 or better, though some have that slight off-center lean on the borders. The card stock is the standard holo foil from that period, prone to minor whitening on edges if handled roughly, but clean ones hold up well.
For raw condition hunting, check those corners first—they should be sharp without dings, maybe a tiny fiber here or there from pack opening. Edges might have light wear from shuffling in decks, but pristine ones stay smooth with no chipping. Surface is key; look for no scratches or holo dents, keeping that foil flash intact without clouding. Centering quirks aside, the print quality is solid, with vibrant yellows and blues that don’t fade easy.
Sleeve it up for your binder or let it ride raw in a top loader—dealer’s choice.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Pikachu EX
– Set: XY Black Star Promos
– Rarity: Promo
– Condition: Raw
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