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Pikachu [Shadowless Red Cheeks]
Pokemon Base Set•#58
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$53.81Market Price
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Pikachu [Shadowless Red Cheeks] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This is the famous 'Red Cheeks' Base Set Pikachu variant, a shadowless-era print that Bulbapedia specifically identifies as the original 58/102 Pikachu print and one of the hobby’s most recognizable early Pokémon TCG oddities.
Artist
The red-cheeked version is often treated like an error card because illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita originally submitted Base Set Pikachu with yellow cheeks, making this print a fascinating glimpse at an early production change.
Artist
Mitsuhiro Arita has said his work on Base Set Pikachu and Charizard had a big effect on his career, which gives this humble common extra weight as part of Pokémon TCG art history.
Set Lore
Base Set was the first main expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, so a Shadowless Red Cheeks Pikachu connects collectors directly to the earliest English-era print run of the hobby.
Cultural Impact
Pikachu was introduced in the original Pokémon games and became the franchise mascot, which helps explain why even a common Base Set Pikachu variant can feel like a centerpiece of Pokémon nostalgia.
Card Reference
About Pikachu [Shadowless Red Cheeks]
Pikachu [Shadowless 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 $53.81, 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 [Shadowless Red Cheeks]?
The current market price of Pikachu [Shadowless Red Cheeks] is $53.81. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Pikachu [Shadowless Red Cheeks] from?
Pikachu [Shadowless Red Cheeks] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 58, released in 1999.
Is Pikachu [Shadowless Red Cheeks] worth grading?
Whether Pikachu [Shadowless 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 [Shadowless Red Cheeks]?
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