ピカチュウ (Pikachu)

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 3/10

Available completed-sale records show a wide spread, with no reliable evidence here establishing a sustained direction. Variant and condition make comparisons difficult.

Next months. Uncertain; assess the exact variant and condition against recent comparable completed sales before buying or selling.

Long term. The card’s early-set history and Pikachu’s enduring recognition may support collector interest, but future prices and returns are not assured.

History

Pikachu is Pokédex No. 025, a Pokémon character from the Pokémon franchise.

Pikachu No.025 appeared in Japan’s first Pokémon TCG release, the Expansion Pack, released October 20, 1996. The set’s early print lacks a rarity symbol; later printings of the card include a symbol.

• The card is commonly catalogued as Pikachu No.025 from the Japanese Expansion Pack.
• The no-rarity-symbol and rarity-symbol versions are distinct print variants.
• The card depicts the original Japanese card-game era and has the old card back.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Common card; early no-rarity-symbol printing is a collectible variant.

First printed in

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

Demand

High

Supply

Medium

• The early print without a rarity symbol is distinguishable from later symbol-bearing copies.
• Condition and print variant affect collector interest and market value.
• A verified print-run figure was not found.

Collector notes

Condition. Inspect corners, edges, surface scratches, creases, and centering. Confirm whether the rarity symbol is absent or present, since the variants are valued differently.

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

Authenticity. Compare the card’s layout, Japanese text, old-style back, and rarity-symbol status with verified examples. Seek professional authentication for high-value purchases; the supplied card details do not establish which print variant this is.