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Pikachu [1st Edition Red Cheeks]
Pokemon Base Set•#58
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$369.00Market Price
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Pikachu [1st Edition Red Cheeks] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
This card’s red-cheeked face is one of the most famous Base Set variants, appearing in English 1st Edition and Shadowless runs while Unlimited copies switched to yellow cheeks, which is why collectors instantly recognize it as a special early print.
Card History
Bulbapedia lists Pikachu 58/102 as a distinct 'Red Cheeks Original Print' in Base Set, giving this common card a variant status that makes it one of the most talked-about non-holos from the entire Wizards of the Coast era.
Artist
The artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the defining artists of the original Pokémon TCG, so this card carries the same visual DNA that helped establish the look of the hobby in 1999.
In-Game
Because Base Set was built around Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green, this Pikachu connects directly to the franchise’s earliest video game era and the rise of Pokémon’s mascot as the face of the series.
Cultural Impact
Pikachu was designed by Atsuko Nishida and became the mascot of the Pokémon franchise, which gives this early Base Set variant extra cultural weight far beyond its 'Common' rarity line.
Card Reference
About Pikachu [1st Edition Red Cheeks]
Pikachu [1st Edition 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 $369.00, 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 [1st Edition Red Cheeks]?
The current market price of Pikachu [1st Edition Red Cheeks] is $369.00. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Pikachu [1st Edition Red Cheeks] from?
Pikachu [1st Edition Red Cheeks] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 58, released in 1999.
Is Pikachu [1st Edition Red Cheeks] worth grading?
Whether Pikachu [1st Edition 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 [1st Edition Red Cheeks]?
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