{"product_id":"pikachu-v-holofoil-cgc-9-swsh-swsh061","title":"Pikachu V (Holofoil) — CGC 9 [SWSH #SWSH061]","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePikachu V (Holofoil) — CGC 9 Mint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sword \u0026amp; Shield Black Star Promos  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCard Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e SWSH061  |  \u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021  |  \u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promo \/ Ultra Rare (V)  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCard Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightning — Basic Pokémon V (190 HP)  |  \u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard V Holofoil  |  \u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e PLANETA Tsuji  |  \u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGC 9 — Mint  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCertification Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e [Add CGC cert number]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Card\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePikachu V SWSH061 is one of the most recognizable Sword \u0026amp; Shield era promos — the headline foil insert from the Shining Fates Collection: Pikachu V box, released in 2021 at the height of the Shining Fates craze. Illustrated by PLANETA Tsuji, the card features an aggressive, action-oriented close-up portrait of Pikachu bursting dynamically past a black and neon graphic frame — a bold, high-energy design that captures the V card aesthetic at its most striking. The standard V holofoil finish delivers a smooth, mirror-like glossy sheen across the artwork window that catches light cleanly and makes the card pop in hand or on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis copy has been professionally graded by CGC and awarded a grade of 9 — Mint, reflecting a card with strong eye appeal, well-centered artwork, clean surfaces, and sharp corners with only the most minor allowable imperfections. As a promo card distributed exclusively through a specific retail collection box, SWSH061 was never available through standard booster pack pulls, giving it a distinct distribution history and a collector premium that standard set cards don't carry. Pikachu's status as the face of the Pokémon franchise ensures enduring demand for premium prints of this Pokémon across all collector tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the competitive side, Thunderbolt's 200 damage for three energy is a powerful one-shot threat, with the full Energy discard keeping it balanced as a burst attacker. Charge's energy acceleration setup makes Pikachu V a self-sufficient attacker that can power up and swing in consecutive turns with the right support, giving it genuine utility in Lightning-type builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCGC 9 Mint — Professionally Graded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authenticated and graded Mint by CGC, offering buyers full confidence in condition and authenticity — a CGC 9 commands a meaningful premium over raw copies of a promo card with a fixed distribution history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShining Fates Promo Exclusivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e SWSH061 was distributed exclusively inside the Shining Fates Collection: Pikachu V box — never available through booster packs — giving it a distinct supply ceiling and collector premium over standard set cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePLANETA Tsuji's Dynamic Artistry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The aggressive, neon-framed close-up portrait is one of the most visually striking V card designs of the Sword \u0026amp; Shield era — a bold piece that stands out in any Pikachu collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePikachu Collector Demand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cards featuring Pikachu command some of the most consistent and broad collector demand in the entire hobby — graded promo variants with exclusive distribution histories are among the most persistently valued pieces in any Pikachu master set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Size Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the standard tabletop TCG card size — not the Jumbo\/Oversized display version. The CGC slab confirms the standard size and grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll cards are shipped securely. Graded cards ship in their CGC slab.\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"The Rip Stop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51503112356073,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/9165\/6937\/files\/IMG_0319.jpg?v=1783646555","url":"https:\/\/theripstop.com\/products\/pikachu-v-holofoil-cgc-9-swsh-swsh061","provider":"The Rip Stop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}