The release of the Detective Pikachu movie in 2019, based on a relatively less-known 2016 video game of the same name, arguably did more to elevate Pokémon’s standing in the public consciousness than any other piece of Pokémon-related media since the 2016 launch of mobile game Pokémon Go. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that Creatures Inc. capitalized on this by releasing a promotional Detective Pikachu Pokémon TCG card.

In what may have been a surprising move, the card’s Full Art illustration isn’t taken from the live-action movie, but from the video game. Nevertheless, the card’s Detective Pikachu branding remains prominent—as evidenced by the Detective Pikachu logo placed on the right side of the card.

The card’s rather whimsical art style fits its general tone as well as that of the video game. The knocked-over potted plant as well as Detective Pikachu seated on a Growlithe’s back add to the card’s charm.

Since a sequel to the video game was released less than a year ago while a film sequel is on its way, this card’s appeal has recently risen. Once the movie drops, it’ll be almost certain that this card’s popularity will once again skyrocket.

This card was not released in English.

The most recent figures place a Detective Pikachu (SV-P Promotional Cards 098/SV-P) card at a price of 2,000 JPY (~US$13).

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