Franchise mascot, automatic demand across every demographic Ash's Pikachu in the anime since 1997, most-recognised Pokemon character Permanent merchandise presence, every Pokemon product line includes Pikachu Pokemon Master Set inclusion as the mascot Cross-generational appeal, kids today recognise the same Pikachu their parents remembered Generation I in Pokemon Red/Green/Blue (1996-1998) Ash's Pikachu across 1,200+ anime episodes (1997-ongoing) Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition (1998) Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu
This led to one of the strongest OTK decks Duel Links had ever seen
According to market analysts, this card is projected to hold significant value not because Bulbasaur is powerful in the game, but because of two engineering factors: 1
Anybody can remain enthusiastic while opportunities are flowing
Kondas Banner Konda's Banner is best used in a deck that's centered around a single creature type, to get the maximum benefit from its dual anthem effect
Its style of dancing became hugely popular overseas.