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Pikachu [1st Edition]
Pokemon Base Set•#58
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$176.78Market Price
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Pikachu [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This is the original English Base Set Pikachu, card 58/102, making it one of the earliest TCG appearances of Pokémon’s mascot and a cornerstone card for vintage collectors.
Artist
The artwork on Base Set Pikachu was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the foundational artists who helped define the visual identity of the earliest Pokémon TCG cards.
In-Game
Pikachu debuted in the original Pokémon Red and Blue era and grew into the face of the franchise, which gives this Base Set card extra weight as an early cardboard snapshot of Pokémon’s breakout icon.
Cultural Impact
Pikachu is widely recognized as the mascot of the Pokémon franchise, so even a Common card like Base Set Pikachu carries outsized cultural importance compared with most vintage commons.
Set Lore
The English Base Set was the first main Pokémon TCG set released in English in January 1999, which is why 1st Edition cards from it are treated as true hobby milestones.
Card Reference
About Pikachu [1st Edition]
Pikachu [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 58. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $176.78, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Base Set
- Card Number
- #58
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Pikachu [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Pikachu [1st Edition] is $176.78. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Pikachu [1st Edition] from?
Pikachu [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 58, released in 1999.
Is Pikachu [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Pikachu [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
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