2016 Japanese Pokemon XY Promo Poncho Pikachu Shiny Rayquaza #231 – PSA 10 Gem For Sale

2016 Pokemon Japanese XY Promo Poncho-Wearing Pikachu Shiny Rayquaza #231/XY-P PSA 10 Gem Mint

This is the iconic Poncho-Wearing Pikachu Shiny Rayquaza version from the Japanese XY Promotional series, released in 2016 as part of the \"Pikachu Box\" collection. It is professionally graded PSA 10 Gem Mint, the highest possible grade.

Set Background: This card was released as a special promotion in 2016, part of a line of \"Poncho-Wearing Pikachu\" cards that dressed Pikachu in costumes inspired by other popular Pokemon. This particular version features Pikachu wearing a poncho designed after Shiny Rayquaza, the rare black-colored variant of the legendary Dragon-type Pokemon from the Hoenn region. The card was distributed through the \"Pikachu Box\" promotional product in Japan.

Art & Design: The illustration by Kouki Saitou features Pikachu dressed in an adorable Shiny Rayquaza poncho, complete with the iconic black body, yellow ring patterns, and red-tipped tail of the legendary Pokemon. The full-art holo design captures the charm of Pikachu combined with the imposing yet playful aesthetic of Rayquaza, making it one of the most beloved cards in the Poncho Pikachu series and a grail for collectors.

Card Features: This Lightning-type Basic Pokemon has 70 HP.

Attack: Pika Punch — 20 damage.

Attack: Gekirin? — 20× damage. Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage times the number of damage counters on this Pokemon.

Weakness: Fighting ×2

Resistance: Metal -20

Retreat Cost: 2

Condition: PSA 10 Gem Mint. Professionally graded and encapsulated. Clean surfaces, sharp artwork, sharp corners, good centering.

Card Details:

Card Name: Poncho-Wearing Pikachu (Shiny Rayquaza)

Card Number: 231/XY-P

Set: XY Promotional Cards

Release Year: 2016

Rarity: Promo

Grade: PSA 10 Gem Mint

HP: 70

Type: Lightning

Stage: Basic

Attack: Pika Punch — 20 damage

Attack: Gekirin? — 20× damage. Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage times the number of damage counters on this Pokemon

Weakness: Fighting ×2

Resistance: Metal -20

Retreat Cost: 2

Illustrator: Kouki Saitou

Finish: Full Art / Holo

Language: Japanese

Manufacturer: The Pokemon Company

Dimensions: 63 x 88 mm