Pikachu Berkemeja Batik — Complete Guide to Indonesia's Exclusive Pokémon Cards
Pokémon TCG · Indonesia Exclusive · 2024
Pikachu Berkemeja Batik
The rarest Pokémon cards in Southeast Asia — where Japanese pop culture meets UNESCO intangible heritage
5Unique prints
2024Release year
$102PSA 10 peak
ID onlyDistribution
101/SV-P
Pikachu & Poké Ball
Bali · Mar 2024
154/SV-P
Xatu
Surabaya · May 2024
155/SV-P
Staryu
Yogyakarta · Aug 2024
190/SV-P
Pikachu & Flowers
Jakarta · Sep 2024
191/SV-PMirror Holo
Mirror Holofoil
Bali Collector Set
The story behind the cards
Where Pokémon meets heritage
In 2024, The Pokémon Company launched Pikachu's Indonesia Journey — a multi-city campaign born from a partnership with Garuda Indonesia Airlines. The campaign was conceived under the broader Pokémon Air Adventures framework, but adapted entirely for Indonesian culture and audiences.
At its heart was a simple but powerful idea: dress Pikachu in batik. Not a generic motif — but a carefully crafted series of five distinct batik patterns, each featuring a different Pokémon species woven into traditional Javanese design language.
"Batik is an art and tradition recognized in 2009 as part of Indonesia's Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO — and now, for the first time, it wears a Pikachu."
The campaign unfolded across Indonesian cities throughout 2024, with each location receiving an exclusive variant of the Pikachu Berkemeja Batik card. The cards were never distributed internationally and were not available through any online Pokémon store. The only way to obtain them was to be physically present at the events — or to source them from Indonesia afterward.
The campaign continues in 2025, with events confirmed in Palembang, Semarang, Bandung, Bekasi, and Medan — making this an ongoing series, not a one-time release.
Campaign timeline
February 2024
Jakarta — First Distribution
PIK (Pantai Indah Kapuk) pop-up event. The 101/SV-P card distributed for the first time at the Pokémon TCG Academia coloring class.
March 2–3, 2024
Bali, Denpasar
101/SV-P officially launched. Lapangan Puputan Niti Mandala. Collector set with 191/SV-P Mirror Holo released.
First City Event
May 10–19, 2024
Surabaya — 154/SV-P Xatu
Pakuwon Mall Surabaya. Pokémon TCG Academia + Pokémon Run. Xatu motif batik shirt.
August 15–25, 2024
Yogyakarta — 155/SV-P Staryu
Pakuwon Mall Jogja. Staryu red-core accent on classic brown batik background.
September 20–29, 2024
Jakarta — 190/SV-P Flowers
PIK Avenue. City Safari Pokémon GO event simultaneously. Bright geometric flower motif.
2025 — Ongoing
Medan · Palembang · Semarang · Bandung · Bekasi
The Indonesia Journey campaign continues with new city events. New card variants may be released.
Active series
Complete card reference
The five prints
Number
Motif
City
Date
HP / Type
Notes
101/SV-P
Pikachu & Poké Ball
Bali (Denpasar)
Mar 2–3, 2024
60 HP · Lightning
Most available. First distributed version.
154/SV-P
Xatu
Surabaya
May 10–19, 2024
60 HP · Lightning
Lively blue-green palette. Formal design.
155/SV-P
Staryu
Yogyakarta
Aug 15–25, 2024
60 HP · Lightning
Staryu's red core on muted brown batik.
190/SV-P
Pikachu & Flowers
Jakarta
Sep 20–29, 2024
60 HP · Lightning
Bright background. Most colorful of the series.
191/SV-PMirror Holo
Pikachu & Poké Ball
Bali (collector set)
Mar 2–3, 2024
60 HP · Lightning
Keychain set + Stellar Guidance boosters. Premium finish.
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Card technical specs
TypeLightning (⚡)
StageBasic Pokémon
HP60
WeaknessFighting ×2
ResistanceNone
Retreat cost1 Colorless
SetSV-P Promotional (Indonesian)
LanguageIndonesian only
Pokédex entry (translated)
"It is said that when several Pikachu gather, tremendous electricity accumulates there and lightning can strike."
From Pokémon Violet, translated from Japanese into Indonesian. The only Pokédex entry version in Indonesian language — another element unique to this card series.
Cultural context
Batik — the art behind the cards
Batik is a wax-resist dyeing technique applied to cloth, originating from Java, Indonesia. In 2009, UNESCO added batik to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Each motif carries specific meaning — social status, spiritual protection, or ceremonial purpose. The Pokémon Company collaborated with batik artisans to create patterns that authentically blend Pokémon characters with traditional Javanese motif language.
The five motifs of the Indonesia Journey
⚡
Pikachu & Poké Ball
Circular forms echoing traditional kawung patterns, reinterpreted with Poké Balls. Chic and formal.
🌀
Xatu
The Mystic Pokémon woven into lively blue-green tones — colors associated with spirituality in Javanese tradition.
⭐
Staryu
Muted brown earth tones, the most classical batik palette. Staryu's bright red core creates a focal accent point.
🌸
Pikachu & Flowers
Inspired by Batik Pekalongan, known for vivid colors and floral abundance. Bright background, geometric florals.
🐟
Magikarp
White and orange dominate, reflecting Magikarp's colors. Wave elements create a dynamic, elegant design.
How batik is made — the 5 traditional steps
01
Diketeli
Soaking the base cloth overnight to ready it for wax application.
02
Nyanting
Tracing patterns. Covering the design with hot wax using a canting tool.
03
Nyelup
Dipping the cloth in dye liquid to set the colors.
04
Nglorod
Removing wax by washing in hot water mixed with soda ash solution.
05
Mepe
Drying the wet cloth under direct sunlight to fix colors.
Collector market · Updated 2025
Market values
101/SV-P · Bali
$40–102
PSA 9: $14–27
Raw NM: $15–40
154/SV-P · Surabaya
$30–70
PSA 9: $12–20
Raw NM: $12–35
155/SV-P · Yogyakarta
$30–70
PSA 9: $12–20
Raw NM: $12–30
190/SV-P · Jakarta
$30–65
PSA 9: $10–18
Raw NM: $12–28
Authenticity warning
Counterfeits exist. Authentic cards carry the "Pikachu's Indonesia Journey" logo in the bottom right of the artwork. All text is in Indonesian. When in doubt, grade through PSA or BGS before purchasing raw copies at high prices.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
Pikachu Berkemeja Batik ("Pikachu Wearing a Batik Shirt") is a series of Indonesia-exclusive Pokémon TCG promotional cards released in 2024 as part of the official Pikachu's Indonesia Journey campaign, a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and Garuda Indonesia Airlines.
There are 5 official prints: 101/SV-P (Pikachu + Poké Ball, Bali), 154/SV-P (Xatu, Surabaya), 155/SV-P (Staryu, Yogyakarta), 190/SV-P (Pikachu + Flowers, Jakarta), and 191/SV-P (Mirror Holofoil, Bali collector set). Additional versions may be released as the campaign continues in 2025.
Through the secondary market only. eBay is the most active marketplace. Search "Pikachu Berkemeja Batik" or the specific card number. Always verify seller reputation and the authenticity markers (Indonesia Journey logo, Indonesian text).
Same Pikachu + Poké Ball batik motif, different finish. 101/SV-P is standard print; 191/SV-P is Mirror Holofoil, only available in the premium collector set (with keychain and Stellar Guidance boosters). The 191/SV-P is rarer and commands a higher price.
Not officially released in English. Outside Indonesia they are primarily collectibles. Consult official Pokémon Organized Play rules for your specific region.
These are Indonesia-exclusive promotional cards. The Pokédex entry is translated from Japanese into Indonesian — one of the few Pokémon cards to feature Indonesian-language text. There is no official English version.
A multi-year Pokémon event campaign operating across Indonesia in partnership with Garuda Indonesia Airlines. Includes city events, a Pikachu Jet with 5 batik Pikachu designs, Pokémon GO City Safari, TCG Academia events, and exclusive merchandise. Started in 2024, continues through 2025.
Yes. The campaign continues in 2025 with events in Medan, Palembang, Semarang, Bandung, and Bekasi. New card variants may be released at each event.
Collector resources
Where to find these cards
eBay
The most active secondary marketplace. Search "Pikachu Berkemeja Batik" or the specific card number. Filter "Sold listings" to verify real prices before buying.
