Pokémon Celebrations was released in late 2021 to commemorate the franchise's 25th anniversary, bringing together reprints and reimaginings of iconic cards alongside original artwork pieces. The set captured collector enthusiasm across all experience levels, blending nostalgia with modern production quality and became a defining release of that era in the hobby's recent history. Flying Pikachu V features the beloved mascot airborne in dynamic artwork, rendered as a Pokémon V-class card that appeals to both classic Pikachu enthusiasts and modern competitive players. The card's combination of recognizable subject matter and contemporary card mechanics made it particularly sought after among collectors assembling complete Celebrations sets.