{"product_id":"japanese-list-pokemena-19","title":"2016 Pokémon Japanese Sun \u0026 Moon Promo - Pretend Grunt Pikachu #014\/SM-P - Near Mint","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePretend Grunt Pikachu #014\/SM-P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the most charming and culturally specific Pikachu promo cards of the entire Sun \u0026amp; Moon era, and one of the most sought-after costume Pikachu releases in the Japanese exclusive promo catalogue. Released on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecember 17, 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, this card was distributed exclusively through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun \u0026amp; Moon Special Box: Pretend Grunt Pikachu\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Japan-only Pokémon Center product that came with two promo cards: #013\/SM-P depicting Pikachu dressed as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Skull Grunt\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this card, #014\/SM-P, depicting Pikachu dressed as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egeneric Team Rocket-style Grunt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a masked ninja helmet, surrounded by fellow Pikachu in costume in a bright, celebratory anime-inspired composition.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eIllustrated by the acclaimed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKouki Saitou\u003c\/strong\u003e, the artwork captures Pikachu at its most playful, leaning fully into the Alola-era villain aesthetic with a shimmering holofoil finish that makes the costume detail genuinely pop. The Pretend Grunt Pikachu Special Box was never restocked, never released in English, and never distributed outside Japan, placing a permanent ceiling on the supply of both promo cards from the moment the product sold out. The companion card #013\/SM-P featuring the Team Skull Grunt costume is equally sought after, and collectors who want the complete pair must source both independently on the secondary market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"card-details\"\u003eCard Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative my-[1em]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sticky top-0 z-10 h-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full overflow-hidden bg-raised border-x md:max-w-[90vw] dark:shadow-lg border-subtlest ring-subtlest divide-subtlest\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"[\u0026amp;_tr:last-child_td]:border-b-0 my-0 w-full table-auto border-separate border-spacing-0 text-sm font-sans rounded-lg [\u0026amp;_tr:last-child_td:first-child]:rounded-bl-lg [\u0026amp;_tr:last-child_td:last-child]:rounded-br-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"border-subtlest p-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b text-left align-bottom border-r last:border-r-0 font-bold bg-subtle first:border-radius-tl-lg last:border-radius-tr-lg\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"border-subtlest p-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b text-left align-bottom border-r last:border-r-0 font-bold bg-subtle first:border-radius-tl-lg last:border-radius-tr-lg\"\u003eInfo\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full overflow-auto scrollbar-subtle rounded-lg border md:max-w-[90vw] border-subtlest ring-subtlest divide-subtlest bg-raised\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"[\u0026amp;_tr:last-child_td]:border-b-0 my-0 w-full table-auto border-separate border-spacing-0 text-sm font-sans rounded-lg [\u0026amp;_tr:last-child_td:first-child]:rounded-bl-lg [\u0026amp;_tr:last-child_td:last-child]:rounded-br-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"border-subtlest p-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b text-left align-bottom border-r last:border-r-0 font-bold bg-subtle first:border-radius-tl-lg last:border-radius-tr-lg\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"border-subtlest p-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b text-left align-bottom border-r last:border-r-0 font-bold bg-subtle first:border-radius-tl-lg last:border-radius-tr-lg\"\u003eInfo\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eCard Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003ePretend Grunt Pikachu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eSet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eSun \u0026amp; Moon Promos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eCard Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003e014\/SM-P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eDistribution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eSun \u0026amp; Moon Special Box: Pretend Grunt Pikachu (Japan only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eCompanion Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003ePretend Team Skull Pikachu #013\/SM-P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eIllustrator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eKouki Saitou\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eRarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003ePromo Holo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eHolofoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eJapanese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eDecember 17, 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eNear Mint (Raw)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eLightning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eEnglish Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest px-sm min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\"\u003eNever released in English\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"why-this-card\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Card?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eThe Pretend Grunt Pikachu is part of one of the most beloved costume Pikachu promo sub-series in the Japanese TCG catalogue, a lineage that runs from early Team Rocket era tributes through to the iconic Hakama and Firefighter Pikachu promos from the 2018 Pokémon Center Tokyo DX opening. Each card in this series was produced for a single distribution window at a single product or event, and none have ever been reprinted. The result is a permanently supply-constrained collector item that grows more difficult to source in Near Mint condition with every passing year.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eIf you are looking to complete the pair, check availability of the companion\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/pokemena.com\/collections\/single-cards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-box-trim-both\"\u003ePretend Team Skull Pikachu #013\/SM-P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein our singles catalogue. For broader context on the Japanese exclusive promo market, read our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/pokemena.com\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-box-trim-both\"\u003eguide to vintage and promo Pokémon collecting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Track live market data via\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Pretend Grunt Pikachu Pokemon Cards Price Guide\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscardinvestor.com\/subjects\/pretend-grunt-pikachu-pokemon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-box-trim-both\"\u003eSports Card Investor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Pretend Grunt Pikachu (Japanese) 014\/SM-P - Pokemon | TrollAndToad\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trollandtoad.com\/pokemon\/pokemon-japanese-sun-moon-promos\/pretend-grunt-pikachu-japanese-014-sm-p-promo\/1109878\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-box-trim-both\"\u003eTroll and Toad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Pretend Grunt Pikachu\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.misprint.com\/card\/2375905\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-box-trim-both\"\u003eMisprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and browse the full\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/pokemena.com\/collections\/single-cards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-box-trim-both\"\u003esingles catalogue at PokéMENA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poke Mena","offers":[{"title":"Near Mint","offer_id":57231038316888,"sku":"Japanese List PokeMena-019","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/2705\/3656\/files\/598091_in_1000x1000_cc7f9291-cdcd-41f1-8a73-2d4deafd0883.jpg?v=1777886289","url":"https:\/\/pokemena.com\/ar\/products\/japanese-list-pokemena-19","provider":"PokéMENA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}