Pikachu
Pokemon • Base Set (Japanese)
Card Type
Basic Pokemon
Set & Number
Base Set (Japanese) - No. 025
Rarity
Common
Edition & Language
No Rarity Symbol (Japanese First Printing equivalent) • Japanese
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Moderately Played (MP) to Lightly Played (LP)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $100 depending on back condition; PSA 9/10: $300 - $1,000+
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Japanese 'No Rarity' Pikachu vary wildly based on condition grade, often selling between $50(LP) and $400(NM) raw.
Condition Details
Visible edge wear and whitening on corners; surface appears to have light scuffing; centering looks slightly bottom-heavy in the image perspective; no major creases visible but typical shelf wear for age.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended if authenticity is verified. The 'No Rarity' variant is extremely desirable for collectors; even a mid-grade (PSA 5-6) significantly increases liquidity and value.
Card Description
HP 50, Lightning type. Attack: Spark - Does 20 damage. Weakness: Fighting. Retreat Cost: 1. Pokedex text: It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
Notable Features
Missing the rarity symbol (star/diamond/circle) in the bottom right corner, indicating it is from the very first print run of the Japanese Base Set in 1996. Features 'Chubby Pikachu' Mitsuhiro Arita artwork.
Authentication Notes
The font, character sizing, and layout appear consistent with authentic 1996 Japanese Base Set No Rarity cards. The lack of rarity symbol is the key marker for this high-value variant.
Scanned: 2026-03-19T12:54:47.038905