Poncho Pikachu Cards: Every Version, Box and Price

Poncho Pikachu cards are 9 Japanese promo cards that show Pikachu dressed in a poncho made to look like another Pokémon, such as Mega Charizard X, Rayquaza or Vulpix. They came out between December 2015 and February 2017 through Pokémon Center campaigns and special boxes in Japan, and were never printed in English.

If you've seen a Pikachu in a dragon hoodie and wondered what it's worth, this guide covers every poncho Pikachu card, which box or event it came from, what makes them valuable, how to avoid fakes, and where to check today's price for free.

What Are Poncho Pikachu Cards?

"Poncho-wearing Pikachu" (ポンチョを着たピカチュウ) is the official card name. The idea started with Pokémon Center merchandise: for the Pokémon Center Tokyo relocation in December 2014, Pokémon Centers in Japan sold Pikachu merchandise showing Pikachu in a Mega Charizard Y poncho. The look was so popular that it moved onto trading cards.

Every poncho Pikachu card was drawn by artist Kouki Saitou. Their attacks are a fun nod to the Pokémon Pikachu is pretending to be. The Mega Charizard X card has an attack called "Wild Blaze?", the Rayquaza cards have "Fly?" and "Outrage?", and the Alolan Vulpix card has "Powder Snow?". The question mark is a joke: Pikachu is only pretending to use those moves.

All of these cards are Japanese promos, so you'll find them under the Japanese Pokémon sets, mainly the XY-P promo set and the SM-P promo set.

All Poncho Pikachu Cards: Full List and Prices

Here are all 9 Poncho-wearing Pikachu cards, with the Pokémon each poncho copies and how the card was released. Prices are as of Oct 26, 2026, updated nightly on MyTCGValue.

• 203/XY-P Poncho-wearing Pikachu: Mega Audino, Mega Lucario, Mega Slowbro poncho. Pikachu Mega Campaign at Pokémon Centers (from Dec 12, 2015), for spending ¥1,000 on TCG products. No market price yet.

• 207/XY-P Poncho-wearing Pikachu: Mega Charizard X poncho. Mega Charizard X Poncho-wearing Pikachu Special Box (Jan 1, 2016). No market price yet.

• 208/XY-P Poncho-wearing Pikachu: Mega Charizard Y poncho. Mega Charizard Y Poncho-wearing Pikachu Special Box (Jan 1, 2016). No market price yet.

• 230/XY-P Poncho-wearing Pikachu: Rayquaza poncho. Rayquaza Poncho-wearing Pikachu Special Box (Jul 6, 2016). No market price yet.

• 231/XY-P Poncho-wearing Pikachu: Shiny Rayquaza poncho. Rayquaza Poncho-wearing Pikachu Special Box (Jul 6, 2016). No market price yet.

• 274/XY-P Poncho-wearing Pikachu: Mega Gallade, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Ampharos, Mega Mawile poncho. Pokémon Center Mega Battle prize for 3 Play Points (Jul 23 to Aug 31, 2016). No market price yet.

• 275/XY-P Poncho-wearing Pikachu: Mega Lopunny, Mega Diancie, Mega Gardevoir poncho. Pokémon Center Mega Battle prize for 3 Play Points (Jul 23 to Aug 31, 2016). No market price yet.

• 037/SM-P Poncho-wearing Pikachu: Alolan Vulpix poncho. Alolan Vulpix & Vulpix Poncho-wearing Pikachu Special Box (Feb 1, 2017). No market price yet.

• 038/SM-P Poncho-wearing Pikachu: Vulpix poncho. Alolan Vulpix & Vulpix Poncho-wearing Pikachu Special Box (Feb 1, 2017). No market price yet.

"No market price yet" means there haven't been enough recent sales for us to set a fair market price. These cards sell rarely, and often privately or at auction. Each card page links to current eBay listings so you can see asking prices, but treat asking prices with care: they aren't the same as sold prices.

You can see every Pikachu card in one place, including these promos, on our Pikachu card prices page.

Poncho Pikachu Boxes

Searches for "poncho pikachu box" are common because most of these cards came in special boxes. The boxes were sold in Japan, and each one came with one of the full art Poncho Pikachu promos (box cards 207, 208, 230, 231, 037 and 038). Collectors still hunt for sealed boxes, and a sealed box is generally the safest way to get a genuine card, as long as you buy it from a seller you trust.

The Most Popular Poncho Pikachu Cards

Mega Charizard X and Y Poncho Pikachu (207 and 208)

The Charizard poncho Pikachu cards are the most famous of the series. They combine the two most popular Pokémon in the hobby, Pikachu and Charizard, in full art. The black-and-blue Mega Charizard X and the orange Mega Charizard Y versions were sold in separate boxes on the same day, so many collectors try to own both as a pair.

Rayquaza and Shiny Rayquaza Poncho Pikachu (230 and 231)

The green Rayquaza and black Shiny Rayquaza ponchos came out together in July 2016. The Shiny Rayquaza poncho Pikachu has its own following, partly because shiny Pokémon are always in demand. If you love the legendary dragon, see all Rayquaza card prices.

Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix Poncho Pikachu (037 and 038)

These are the only Poncho Pikachu cards from the Sun & Moon era. Pikachu wears an icy white Alolan Vulpix poncho on one card and a red Vulpix poncho on the other. The attacks match: "Powder Snow?" can put your opponent to sleep, and "Singe?" can burn them.

The Mega Group Cards (203, 274 and 275)

These three cards show several Pikachu, each in a different Mega Evolution poncho. They weren't sold in boxes. You earned them by buying products or by playing in events at Pokémon Centers. Cards 203 and 275 also carry the Pokémon Center logo at the bottom right of the art.

Related Cards: Poncho Eevee and Pretend Pikachu

If you like poncho Pikachu, you'll probably like its cousins.

Poncho-wearing Eevee: From October 7, 2017, Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores in Japan gave 1 of 8 Poncho-wearing Eevee promos to customers who bought five booster packs at once. Each Eevee wears a poncho of one of its Evolutions. Three of them currently have a market price on MyTCGValue (as of Oct 26, 2026):

• 138/SM-P Poncho-wearing Eevee (Jolteon poncho): $750.00

• 143/SM-P Poncho-wearing Eevee (Glaceon poncho): $777.50

• 144/SM-P Poncho-wearing Eevee (Sylveon poncho): $828.75

Browse every Eevee card on our Eevee prices page.

Pretend Magikarp and Gyarados Pikachu: People often call these poncho Pikachu too, but their official names are Pretend Magikarp Pikachu (150/XY-P) and Pretend Gyarados Pikachu (151/XY-P). They came in a special box released on June 26, 2015 for the opening of Pokémon Center Hiroshima.

Why Are Poncho Pikachu Cards Valuable?

A few things push poncho Pikachu prices up:

• Limited release. They were only given out in Japan, through Pokémon Center boxes and events, for a short time. No English versions exist.

• Pikachu and Charizard appeal. Pikachu is the face of Pokémon, and the Charizard ponchos add the hobby's most collected Pokémon.

• Full art and unique artwork. The box cards are full art, and the poncho style doesn't appear anywhere else in the main sets.

• Condition. Many of these cards were opened and played with. Clean copies, and especially high grades, are much harder to find.

• A set to complete. With exactly 9 cards, the series is a realistic goal for collectors, which keeps demand steady.

To see how these factors work across the hobby, read what makes a card valuable.

How to Spot a Fake Poncho Pikachu Card

High demand means fakes and proxies are out there. Before you buy:

1. Check the number. Real cards use the formats shown in the list above, like 207/XY-P or 037/SM-P. A number that doesn't match the poncho art is a red flag.

2. Compare the attacks. Each card has specific attacks, such as "Pika Punch" and "Crimson Dive?" on the Mega Charizard Y version. Open the card page on MyTCGValue and compare the text with the card you're buying.

3. Look at print quality. Blurry text, wrong colors, a flat or strange shine, and thin card stock are common signs of a fake.

4. Be careful with "too cheap" offers. If a poncho Pikachu is priced far below other listings, ask why.

5. Verify graded cards. For a graded card, check the certificate number on the grading company's website before you pay.

Watch out for listings called "proxy" or "custom". Those are reprints, not real promos. For a full checklist, read how to tell if a Pokémon card is fake, and learn how Japanese cards differ in our guide to Japanese vs English Pokémon cards.

Should You Grade a Poncho Pikachu Card?

"Poncho pikachu PSA 10" is one of the most searched poncho Pikachu terms, and with good reason. On cards this scarce, a top grade can make a big difference to the price.

Grading is worth thinking about if your card:

• Has sharp corners and clean edges

• Has no scratches or whitening on the back

• Is well centered

If your card shows wear, the grading fee may cost more than the grade adds. Check the corners, edges and surface with our card condition guide, and compare the fees in how much Pokémon card grading costs. Until you decide, keep the card in a penny sleeve and a toploader.

Where to Check Poncho Pikachu Prices

Prices for rare promos change often, so check before you buy, sell or trade:

• Look up any card on the free Pokémon card value checker. Prices are updated every night.

• Scan the card with your phone using the free TCG Scanner app to find its page in seconds.

• See the top Japanese cards on our most valuable Japanese Pokémon cards list, and the all-time leaders on the most expensive Pokémon cards.

Ready to sell a duplicate? Read our guide on how to sell your cards first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many poncho Pikachu cards are there?

There are 9 Poncho-wearing Pikachu cards: 203, 207, 208, 230, 231, 274 and 275 from the XY-P promos, plus 037 and 038 from the SM-P promos. The Pretend Magikarp and Pretend Gyarados Pikachu cards are a related series with a different official name.

What is the poncho Pikachu Charizard card?

There are two: 207/XY-P, where Pikachu wears a Mega Charizard X poncho, and 208/XY-P, where it wears a Mega Charizard Y poncho. Both came in their own special boxes released in Japan on January 1, 2016.

Were poncho Pikachu cards released in English?

No. All poncho Pikachu cards are Japanese promos. Some English-language sites list them under XY or Sun & Moon promos, but the cards themselves are Japanese.

How much is a poncho Pikachu worth?

It depends on the version and its condition. These cards sell rarely, so there aren't enough recent sales for a market price on MyTCGValue right now. Check the card's page for the latest price and current listings.

How can I tell if my poncho Pikachu is real?

Match the card number, attacks and artwork to the card's page, check the print quality, and only buy graded copies after you've checked the certificate number. Our fake card guide explains each check.

Check Your Poncho Pikachu Today

Poncho Pikachu cards are some of the most charming promos Pokémon has made: just 9 cards, all from Japan, and all loved by collectors. Whether you own one or are hunting for the Mega Charizard pair, look up today's price for free on MyTCGValue.