Pikachu [Shadowless] - Pokemon Base Set #58
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Pikachu [Shadowless] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This card’s Shadowless status ties it to the earliest English Base Set print run, a variant PSA specifically highlights as unique to 1999 Base Set cards and one of the first distinctions vintage Pokémon collectors learn to chase.
Artist
Pikachu’s chunky early-era look on this card is part of why Mitsuhiro Arita’s Base Set artwork remains so beloved, with Arita noting that the original Base Set Pikachu is still one of the cards fans most often single out as a favorite.
Cultural Impact
Pulling a Base Set Pikachu means pulling the franchise mascot itself, since Pikachu is widely recognized as Pokémon’s signature character and public face across games, anime, and merchandise.
In-Game
This card captures Pikachu before later redesigns slimmed it down, echoing the rounder style associated with the character’s earliest video game era that collectors often call “chubby Pikachu.”
Set Lore
Because Shadowless cards come from the earliest English Base Set production, this common card carries outsized nostalgia: it belongs to the same foundational release that introduced many collectors to Pokémon cards in 1999.
Card Reference
About Pikachu [Shadowless] (Pokemon Base Set #58)
Pikachu [Shadowless] 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 $47.73, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $32.51 to $47.73, with a median of $39.14.
Card details
- Card Number
- #58
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Pikachu [Shadowless] from Pokemon Base Set #58?
The current market price of Pikachu [Shadowless] is $47.73. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Pikachu [Shadowless] from?
Pikachu [Shadowless] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 58, released in 1999.
Is Pikachu [Shadowless] worth grading?
Whether Pikachu [Shadowless] 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]?
You can buy or sell Pikachu [Shadowless] 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.
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