Pikachu – McDonald's Collection 2014 (#5)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Pikachu (#5) is a card from Other - McDonald's Collection 2014 released in 2014. It showcases artwork by MAHOU and the Nuzzle attack, Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed..
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Card Details
- Set
- McDonald's Collection 2014
- Card Number
- 5
- Illustrator
- 🎨 MAHOU
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Raichu
Attacks & Strategy
-
Nuzzle
[Colorless]
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. -
Quick Attack
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 20+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Pikachu from McDonald's Collection 2014 represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2014, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator MAHOU.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Pikachu 5 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Pikachu's Nuzzle for Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Metal -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Pikachu Cards
Looking for other Pikachu cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Collection 2014 #5 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | N/A |
�📦 McDonald's Collection 2014 Set Context
This Pikachu is part of the McDonald's Collection 2014 expansion , released as part of the Other series in 2014.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by MAHOU, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Pikachu card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- The illustration by MAHOU resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Pikachu 5 was released in 2014 in the McDonald's Collection 2014 expansion. This set is part of the Other series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by MAHOU. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: McDonald's Collection 2014 is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Pikachu with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Pikachu card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Pikachu works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.