ピカチュウ (Pikachu)

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 3/10

Available reported sales show modest prices across raw examples and graded 7 copies. The supplied identity does not clarify print variant or condition, preventing a stronger trend conclusion.

Next months. Uncertain; evaluate against recent sales of the same print variant and condition.

Long term. Historical importance and Pikachu's popularity may support collector interest, but no print-run data or sustained price trend was established.

History

Pikachu is National Pokédex No. 025. The card depicts the original Japanese Pokémon, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.

October 20, 1996, as part of Japan's first Pokémon TCG Expansion Pack. The exact print variant cannot be determined from the supplied details.

• This card belongs to the earliest Japanese Pokémon TCG release.
• Early copies without a rarity symbol are commonly distinguished from later copies of the same card with a small black common symbol.
• The same artwork was later reproduced in anniversary products.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Common; early no-rarity copies are a distinct collectible variant.

Print run

High

First printed in

Japanese Expansion Pack (ポケットモンスターカードゲーム 拡張パック 第1弾)

Demand

High

Supply

High

• The early no-rarity version is distinguished from subsequent copies bearing a rarity symbol.
• Condition and verified identification affect desirability; print-run figures were not found.

Collector notes

Condition. Inspect corners and edges for whitening, surface scratches, creases, and centering. Check the lower-right rarity-symbol area: early no-symbol and later symbol versions are distinct.

Storage. Store in a clean, appropriately sized sleeve and rigid holder, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Authenticity. Confirm the Japanese old-back design, card number No.025, artwork, and print details. The listing details do not establish whether this copy is the early no-rarity or later symbol version; compare it with authenticated examples or seek professional grading.