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Pikachu [E3 Red Cheeks]
Pokemon Base Set•#58
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$665.00Market Price
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Pikachu [E3 Red Cheeks] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This E3 Red Cheeks Pikachu is one of the hobby’s most famous early English variants, because Wizards of the Coast changed Mitsuhiro Arita’s original yellow cheeks to red before later reversing the card back to yellow in subsequent Base Set printings.
Set Lore
Because it uses the iconic Base Set artwork and carries an E3 stamp, this version connects the very first English Pokémon expansion to one of the franchise’s earliest big promotional moments in 1999.
Cultural Impact
Pikachu was already the face of Pokémon when Base Set launched in English, which helps explain why even a Common like this became a centerpiece of nostalgia-driven collecting.
Artist
The card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the defining artists of the earliest Pokémon TCG era, making this tiny Base Set Pikachu part of the visual foundation collectors instantly recognize.
In-Game
As Base Set card #58, this Pikachu comes from the first English main expansion released on January 9, 1999, tying it directly to the moment the Pokémon TCG exploded into North America.
Card Reference
About Pikachu [E3 Red Cheeks]
Pikachu [E3 Red Cheeks] 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 $665.00, 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 [E3 Red Cheeks]?
The current market price of Pikachu [E3 Red Cheeks] is $665.00. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Pikachu [E3 Red Cheeks] from?
Pikachu [E3 Red Cheeks] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 58, released in 1999.
Is Pikachu [E3 Red Cheeks] worth grading?
Whether Pikachu [E3 Red Cheeks] 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 [E3 Red Cheeks]?
You can buy or sell Pikachu [E3 Red Cheeks] 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.