Originally released to celebrate the grand opening of the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX, the Cherry Blossom Afro Pikachu promotional card quickly became a must-have for Pikachu collectors—many of whom couldn’t pass up the chance to add it to their collections when it debuted in 2018.

About Cherry Blossom Afro Pikachu (SM-P Promotional Cards 211/SM-P)

Exclusively released in Japan on March 14, 2018, the Cherry Blossom Afro Pikachu card was launched to commemorate the grand opening of the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX. To receive this card for free, customers needed to purchase at least five booster packs at any participating Pokémon Center or Pokémon Store during the promotional campaign.

Illustrated by Kouki Saitou, one of the major illustrators who worked with Pokémon TCG and featured in our “Top 10 Pokémon TCG Illustrators of All Time article“, the card portrays Pikachu adorned with a cherry blossom-themed afro, symbolizing the iconic sakura season in Japan. This design uniquely combines Pikachu’s charm with traditional Japanese cultural elements.

Because of its limited distribution and specific purchase requirements, the Cherry Blossom Afro Pikachu promotional card has become one of the most highly sought-after Pikachu promos in the history of the Pokémon TCG. Adding to its exclusivity, the card features the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX logo—emphasizing its status as a commemorative promotional release.

Release Details

There is no English version of this promotional card.

The price of a Cherry Blossom Afro Pikachu (SM-P Promotional Cards 211/SM-P) card is 14,770 JPY (~US$100).

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