This is the same Pikachu artwork and card text as Base Set #58, but the gold "PokéTour 1999" stamp ties it to a special Australian promotion where Tour Packs were handed out during the 1999 PokéTour stops.
Card History
Because it comes from Base Set—the first English Pokémon TCG expansion released on January 9, 1999—this card connects collectors directly to the very beginning of Pokémon card history outside Japan.
Artist
The artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the defining artists of the early Pokémon TCG era, giving this humble Pikachu the same illustrator pedigree collectors chase across many iconic vintage cards.
Cultural Impact
Pikachu is the franchise mascot, so even a Common like this carries outsized cultural weight compared with most vintage Base Set cards.
In-Game
The card’s flavor text about groups of Pikachu causing lightning storms matches Pikachu’s long-running game identity as an Electric-type mascot whose power is stored in its cheek pouches and discharged in dramatic jolts.
Card Reference
About Pikachu [PokeTour 1999] (Pokemon Base Set #58)
Pikachu [PokeTour 1999] 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 1996. The current market price is $198.89, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
What is the current market price of Pikachu [PokeTour 1999] from Pokemon Base Set #58?
The current market price of Pikachu [PokeTour 1999] is $198.89. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Pikachu [PokeTour 1999] from?
Pikachu [PokeTour 1999] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 58, released in 1996.
Is Pikachu [PokeTour 1999] worth grading?
Whether Pikachu [PokeTour 1999] 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 [PokeTour 1999]?
You can buy or sell Pikachu [PokeTour 1999] 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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