A unique and highly sought-after promotional card from the Pokémon TCG. Released as part of the Sun & Moon promotional series in Japan, this card features Pikachu dressed as a member of Team Skull, the notorious villainous group from the Pokémon Sun & Moon video games.

About Pretend Team Skull Pikachu (SM-P Promo Cards 013/SM-P)

Released in 2016, this special Pikachu promo was exclusively distributed in Japan as part of a themed campaign. It was available to Pokémon fans who participated in specific events or purchased eligible Pokémon merchandise during the promotion period. The Pretend Pikachu line, which included other costumes such as Team Magma, Team Aqua, and Team Rocket, became immensely popular among collectors due to its creative designs and limited availability.

The exclusive Pretend Grunt Pikachu Special Box features designs showcasing the various Pikachu versions from the campaign. Fans who manage to acquire this box will discover it packed with exciting goodies. The box contains 2 exclusive promotional cards, one being the Pretend Team Skull Pikachu along with the Member Pretend Pikachu promo card . Within the box comes with a set of 64 card sleeves, a deck case, 3 Collection Sun [SM1S] booster packs, and 3 Collection Moon [SM1M] booster packs.

Due to its limited release, the Pretend Team Skull Pikachu promo has become a highly desirable card for collectors, particularly those who focus on Pikachu-themed cards or promotional exclusives. The value of this card has steadily increased over the years, with mint-condition copies fetching high prices in secondary markets. A PSA 10-graded copy of this card often commands premium prices within the secondary market with it hitting twice as much as the raw card, solidifying its status as a prized collector’s item.

Release Details

There is no English version of this promotional card.

The price of a Pretend Team Skull Pikachu (SM-P Promo Cards 013/SM-P) card is 342,825 JPY (~US$2,325).

Price Graph for Pretend Team Skull Pikachu (SM-P Promo Cards 013/SM-P)

As of 3 April 2025, this card is selling at below retail price on SNKRDUNK.

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