2023 Pokemon Company Scarlet & Violet 151 Illustration Rare Pikachu #173/165

This is the Pikachu Illustration Rare (173/165) from the 2023 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 151 set, numbered beyond the set's base count — a hallmark of the special art rares in this nostalgic set. The full-art illustration by Hiroyuki Yamamoto depicts a lively Pikachu bounding across a sunny crosswalk in a bustling town, flanked by a girl in pink and a boy in a hoodie, with Growlithe trotting alongside. The card features two moves: Charge, which lets you search your deck for a Basic Lightning Energy and attach it, and Pika Punch for 50 damage. The card's flavor text reads: "When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks." A beloved pull from this retro-themed set.