Description
Pachirisu enters the battlefield to charge up your collection with breathtaking Lightning-type electric luxury from the historic Scarlet and Violet Base Set!
This listing is for an authentic Pachirisu Illustration Rare single card from the breakthrough Pokémon TCG SV01 Scarlet and Violet Base Set.
This highly coveted secret gallery card is checklist number 208 out of 198, extending past the standard main set count into the ultra-rare alternate art print slots. It features a spectacular, full-bleed textured design by the artist Teeziro, depicting the beloved electric squirrel Pokémon causing chaotic electrical sparks in a beautifully rendered outdoor landscape setting, paired with a pristine factory-issued holofoil background matrix. Serving as a standout visual centerpiece, this card is an absolute requirement for master set completionists and high-end trading card portfolios.
An absolute must-have addition for active competitive Lightning-type deck builds, dedicated character completionists, or long-term card investors.
Card Specifications
- Name: Pachirisu (Illustration Rare)
- Card Number: 208 out of 198
- Expansion: Scarlet and Violet Base Set (SV01)
- Set Code: SVI
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Card Type / HP / Stage: Lightning / 70 HP / Basic Pokémon
- Attack 1: One Lightning Energy – Electricity Zap (10 Damage)
- Attack 2: One Lightning Energy and Two Colorless Energy – Miscalculation (30+ Damage) – This attack does 30 more damage for each Colorless Energy in your opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost.
- Weakness: Fighting (x2)
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: 1
- Illustrator: Teeziro
Frequently Asked Questions
What booster packs contain the Pachirisu Illustration Rare card?
This special full-art alternate illustration single card can only be pulled from official English Scarlet and Violet Base Set booster packs. It is listed as part of the Secret Rare insert gallery, meaning it occupies a specialized pull slot located at the very back of the pack layout.
How does Pachirisu Miscalculation attack function in competitive matches?
The Miscalculation attack costs three energy and introduces a powerful tactical counter-punish mechanic. It deals a base 30 damage and scales up by an additional 30 damage for every single Colorless energy present in your opponent’s Active Pokémon’s official retreat cost, punishing heavy tank-style configurations heavily.
Why is the SV01 Base Set version of Pachirisu highly collected?
Unlike standard regular base prints, this version features an entirely full-bleed artistic landscape illustration that tells a story outside of standard card templates. Collectors heavily target this specific print because it was drawn by the popular artist Teeziro and marks the definitive debut highest rarity tier for Pachirisu within the modern silver-bordered era.
What is the best way to protect an Illustration Rare card from damage?
To preserve the smooth textured surface and prevent edge whitening or surface scratches, you should immediately slide the card into a tight-fitting penny sleeve and then snap it into a rigid plastic top loader. Storing your single cards this way completely shields them from handling wear, air moisture, and minor drop impacts.
