A Pikachu that makes both players show their hand. That is the one move printed on Mega Tokyo’s Pikachu, and it exists because of a single store opening in Ikebukuro in December 2014.
Card number 098/XY-P was never sold on a shelf. It was handed over the counter to anyone who bought something at the relaunch of Pokémon Center Tokyo, newly rebranded as Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo. A second, unrelated card shares the same artwork name and a nearby catalogue number — 204/XY-P — and the two get mixed up constantly online. They are not the same distribution, and this guide keeps them separate.
Below: what the card actually does, how it was given out, how the two XY-P prints differ, and what a graded PSA 10 copy is currently listed at from our own Tokyo stock.
Mega Tokyo’s Pikachu (098/XY-P) was a purchase-with-any-item giveaway at the December 2014 opening of Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Ikebukuro. It is not the same card as 204/XY-P, a separate 2016 event promo with roughly 960 copies distributed. Our own graded copy, a PSA 10 Mega Tokyo Pikachu (098/XY-P), is currently listed at ¥466,180 (~$2,932 at ¥159/USD).
Prices below are converted at ¥159/USD (September 2026).
What Is Mega Tokyo’s Pikachu (098/XY-P)?
Mega Tokyo’s Pikachu is a Basic Pokémon, Lightning type, with 70 HP. It was illustrated by Kouki Saitou. The card carries two attacks, and the first one is the reason it stands out from an ordinary promo Pikachu:
| Attack | Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Open! | 1 Lightning Energy | Each player reveals his or her hand. |
| Thunder Shock | 1 Lightning + 1 Colorless | 30 damage. Flip a coin — if heads, the opponent’s Active Pokémon is Paralyzed. |
“Mega Open!” does no damage at all — it is an information attack, forcing both players to show their hand. That is an unusual thing to print on a giveaway promo, and it ties the card directly to its distribution: it was made for the “Mega” rebrand of the store that handed it out, not for competitive play.
Thunder Shock is the more conventional half of the card — a 2-energy attack with a coin-flip Paralyze, in line with basic Lightning-type Pikachu printed across the XY era.
The Ikebukuro Store Opening: How This Card Was Given Out
098/XY-P was not sold as a set insert or won in a lottery. It was given to customers who made any purchase at the opening of Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Ikebukuro, starting December 12, 2014 and continuing through January 16, 2015.
The Mega Tokyo branch was a relocation: Pokémon Center Tokyo moved from its earlier Hamamatsuchō location and reopened in Ikebukuro under the new “Mega Tokyo” name. The Pikachu promo marked that relaunch, and its “Mega Open!” attack is a direct nod to the branding.
This card was a store-opening giveaway tied to a purchase, over a roughly five-week window. It was not a booster pack chase card, and no pull rate applies to it.
098/XY-P vs 204/XY-P: Two Different Cards
A second XY-P Pikachu print, numbered 204/XY-P, shares the “Mega Tokyo’s Pikachu” name but is a separate print from a separate event. It was given to participants of the “Pokémon Center Mega Battle + Creatures Challenge”, held across four venues on January 16–17, 2016 — roughly thirteen months after the Ikebukuro store opening. Distribution for that event totalled approximately 960 copies.
| 098/XY-P | 204/XY-P | |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution event | Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo opening (Ikebukuro) | “Mega Battle + Creatures Challenge” (4 venues) |
| Dates | Dec 12, 2014 – Jan 16, 2015 | Jan 16–17, 2016 |
| How it was obtained | Any purchase at the store opening | Event participation |
| Approximate copies | Not disclosed | ~960 |
If you’re trying to identify which one you have, the print number in the card’s bottom corner settles it — 098/XY-P or 204/XY-P. This guide covers 098/XY-P, the print currently listed on our site.
Current Value: The Own-Stock PSA 10 Anchor
A graded PSA 10 copy of Mega Tokyo’s Pikachu (098/XY-P) is currently listed at ¥466,180 (~$2,932). This is a single listing price, not a market-wide average, and it should be read as one data point rather than a benchmark for every raw or graded copy in circulation.
As a store-opening giveaway rather than a set-insert or booster pull, surviving high-grade copies of 098/XY-P are limited by how many customers kept their promo in good condition over more than a decade, not by a printed pull rate. That is a structurally different scarcity story from a chase card pulled from packs.
Mega Tokyo’s Pikachu Next to Other Japanese Pikachu Cards
Mega Tokyo’s Pikachu sits inside a long-running pattern in the Japanese Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Center branches and store events routinely produce their own exclusive Pikachu promos, each tied to a specific place and date rather than a general set release. The 010/032 card pictured above comes from the same broader XY era; the SM-P promo above it is a later Pokémon Center-style promo, and the SV2a Common shows how far the species’ ordinary set prints have continued since. None of these is 098/XY-P or 204/XY-P — they’re included here to show how consistently Japan’s retail and set calendar generates its own Pikachu prints, year after year.
For the full family of XY-era promotional Pikachu, see our XY-P promo best cards guide. For the broader pattern of Pokémon Center store exclusives across eras, see our Pokémon Center Pikachu promo guide.
Where to Buy Mega Tokyo’s Pikachu and Other Japanese Promos
We ship graded and sealed Japanese Pokémon product worldwide from Tokyo. Our current PSA 10 Mega Tokyo Pikachu is a single, own-stock copy:
For other Japanese Pikachu promos and graded singles, browse our top 10 Pikachu Japanese cards roundup and our PSA 10 Pikachu Japanese cards buying guide. If you’re after a specific card that isn’t currently listed, our Quick Order page is the fastest way to submit a request.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mega Tokyo’s Pikachu (098/XY-P)?
It’s a Japanese XY-P promotional card — a Basic, Lightning-type Pikachu with 70 HP, illustrated by Kouki Saitou. It was given out at the December 2014 opening of Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Ikebukuro.
How was 098/XY-P distributed?
It was handed to customers who made any purchase during the opening of Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Ikebukuro, from December 12, 2014 through January 16, 2015. That store was a relocation of Pokémon Center Tokyo from its earlier Hamamatsuchō site.
Is 098/XY-P the same card as 204/XY-P?
No. They share the “Mega Tokyo’s Pikachu” name but come from separate distributions. 204/XY-P was given to participants of the “Pokémon Center Mega Battle + Creatures Challenge” across four venues on January 16–17, 2016, with roughly 960 copies distributed.
What attacks does Mega Tokyo’s Pikachu have?
“Mega Open!” for 1 Lightning Energy, which makes each player reveal their hand, and Thunder Shock for 1 Lightning plus 1 Colorless Energy, dealing 30 damage with a coin-flip chance to Paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Tokyo Pikachu worth?
Our own graded copy is currently listed at ¥466,180 (about $2,932 at ¥159/USD). This reflects a single own-stock listing, not a broad market average.
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