Pikachu 288/SM-P Munch Scream Promo – Museum Exclusive – Japanese 2018 – NM For Sale

Pikachu 288/SM-P is a Holo Promo card from the Japanese SM-P Promotional series, released in December 2018 as part of the Pokémon × Munch: A Retrospective collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. This is widely considered a “Holy Grail” among Pokémon TCG collectors and one of the most valuable promotional cards ever released -2-4.

Set Background: The card was distributed exclusively in Japan during the “Munch: A Retrospective” exhibition. Unlike the other cards in the set, Pikachu 288/SM-P was given to visitors of the exhibition during a limited time window—most sources indicate December 10–16, 2018—as a free, one-per-person gift, with no purchase required -11-4. This is one of five cards in the Munch collaboration set, alongside Psyduck (286/SM-P), Eevee (287/SM-P), Mimikyu (289/SM-P), and Rowlet (290/SM-P). The card was never released in English -2-4.

Art & Design: The illustration draws direct inspiration from Edvard Munch’s 1910 version of “The Scream” (tempera on cardboard), which was displayed in Japan for the first time as part of the exhibition. The artwork is by You Iribi -4. A distinctive feature of the Munch collaboration cards is the silhouette sequence: when placed in collection number order, the Pokémon from the preceding card appears as a silhouette in the background. For Pikachu 288/SM-P, a silhouette of Eevee is visible in the artwork -2-4. The card’s attack is also named “Scream,” referencing the painting.

Card Features: This Lightning-type Basic Pokémon has 60 HP -4-11.

• Attack: Scream — Both Active Pokémon are now Confused

• Weakness: Fighting ×2

• Retreat Cost: 1-

3-6.

Condition: Near Mint. Clean surfaces, clear artwork, solid holographic shine, sharp corners, good centering.

Card Details:

• Card Name: Pikachu

• Card Number: 288/SM-P

• Set: SM-P Promotional Cards (Sun & Moon Era)

• Release Year: 2018

• Rarity: Promo

• HP: 60

• Type: Lightning

• Stage: Basic

• Attack: Scream – Both Active Pokémon are now Confused

• Weakness: Fighting ×2

• Retreat Cost: 1

• Illustrator: You Iribi

• Finish: Holo / Full Art

• Language: Japanese

• Manufacturer: The Pokémon Company

• Dimensions: 63 × 88 mm