Japanese YouTuber Hikakin receives Pokémon TCG Supporter Card, Influencer's Introduction, in upcoming Japanese Start Deck 100 Battle Collection

In a video posted today on his personal YouTube channel, Japanese content creator Hikakin has revealed a new Supporter card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Influencer's Introduction, which will be released in Japan on December 19th as one of the original cards for the Start Deck 100 Battle Collection decks.

Cards from the Start Deck 100 Battle Collection decks will released internationally in the Ascended Heroes expansion on January 30th, though it's unclear if this specific card will make its way overseas, or if a separate version might instead be released featuring an international content creator.

Influencer's Introduction
Trainer - Supporter

Draw 3 cards while introducing your favorite Pokémon to your opponent. If your feelings are conveyed to your opponent, your opponent may say "Nice!"

While its staple effect of drawing 3 cards makes it unlikely to see actual serious play, Influencer's Introduction is legal for competitive play, with a regulation mark of J.

Influencer's Introduction is the first Pokémon TCG card to depict a real life human and be available to the general public in Japan since 2022's Mischievous Pichu, which featured Japanese content creator Hajime Syacho. The most recent card depicting a real human that received a wide release internationally was Imakuni?'s Doduo, in 2016. In Japan, that card was released as part of Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary.

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