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Pikachu
Pokemon Base Set•#58
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$16.96Market Price
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Pikachu Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Base Set Pikachu #58 is one of the defining faces of the English Pokémon TCG’s launch, arriving in North America with the very first 102-card Base Set on January 9, 1999.
Artist
This card’s artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the foundational artists of early Pokémon cards, and this exact Base Set Pikachu illustration became iconic enough to be revisited in later anniversary-era reprints.
Card History
For collectors, Base Set Pikachu is famous for its cheek-color history: English releases exist in both red-cheek and yellow-cheek versions, while Unlimited copies like #58 are the yellow-cheek variant only.
Cultural Impact
Pulling a Base Set Pikachu means pulling the franchise mascot itself, since Pikachu is officially recognized as the mascot of Pokémon and has represented the brand since its earliest years.
Card History
This card hits even harder with nostalgia because Pikachu’s voice in the anime has been primarily performed by Ikue Ōtani since the character’s debut, tying the card directly to the sound and personality fans remember from the show.
Card Reference
About Pikachu
Pikachu is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 58. This card has a Common rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $16.96, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Base Set
- Card Number
- #58
- Rarity
- Common
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Pikachu?
The current market price of Pikachu is $16.96. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Pikachu from?
Pikachu is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 58, released in 1999.
Is Pikachu worth grading?
Whether Pikachu is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Pikachu?
You can buy or sell Pikachu on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.