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Pokémon TCG Collectors Must Pre-Order Detective Pikachu Returns to Acquire an Exclusive Amazing Card

New Detective Pikachu Promo Card

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) is famous for its unique promo cards. Fans often go the extra mile to get these. The latest buzz? A new Detective Pikachu card is creating waves for its cuteness.

How to Get the Promo

This exclusive promo card comes with a catch. It’s available only to those who pre-order the Nintendo Switch game, Detective Pikachu Returns. If you order your copy after August 9, you’ll snag this awesome card.

Why It’s Special

What’s so cool about this promo card? Its artwork! It shows Detective Pikachu riding a Growlithe. The duo is on the hunt, solving mysteries together.

Pokemon TCG card of Detective Pikachu riding GrowlitheDetective Pikachu rides Growlithe while searching for clues. Image via The Pokémon Company

The card offers two moves, Thorough Investigation and Ride Dash. Thorough Investigation lets you flip a coin and draw a card for each heads. Ride Dash deals 50 damage in combat.

Growlithe’s New Role

Growlithe teaming up with Detective Pikachu was first seen in the new game’s trailer. It aired on Pokémon Presents, August 8. This fire-type Pokémon is set to play a big role in the puzzle-solving game.

For now, this promo is available only in Japan. But, it’s likely to hit the west soon. Past game-related TCG promos have followed this pattern.

Whether you’re buying Detective Pikachu Returns or a TCG collector, watch out for this distribution. The game releases on October 6. Don’t miss out on this special promo card. It’s a must-have for fans and collectors alike.