This pattern looks like tiny circles or rosettes formed by overlapping layers of ink
The practical answer: start with Pokemon 151 Pikachu AR if you are new, use Pikachu V-UNION if you want a modern Japanese centerpiece, and treat Pikachu Illustrator as historical context rather than a normal shopping target
That depends on your collecting goals
Pokmon Trading Card Game Classic features a foldable, portable two-player game board complete with card placement zones for your Active Pokmon, Benched Pokmon, deck, discard pile, and Prize cards
If you do, the Defending Pokmon is now Asleep
There are exceptions, of course what was Wizards of the Coast (WotC) thinking with Oko, Thief of Crowns