Pikachu
Pokemon • Non-Authentic / Custom (based on HeartGold & SoulSilver Series)
Card Type
Basic Pokemon
Set & Number
Non-Authentic / Custom (based on HeartGold & SoulSilver Series) - 71/95
Rarity
High Potential Counterfeit (Common requested design)
Edition & Language
Counterfeit / Unofficial Metal Variant • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
N/A (Reproduction)
Estimated Market Value
$0.00 - $5.00 (Novelty value only)
Recent Sales
Unofficial metal custom cards usually sell as novelties on flea markets or sites like Etsy for $2-$5. They have no value in the professional TCG secondary market.
Condition Details
Surface appears as a textured silver-metallic finish not used in official prints of this specific artwork. Printing quality is sharp but the materials are inconsistent with official Pokemon TCG standards. Centering is heavily skewed to the left.
Grading Recommendation
Do not grade. This is a counterfeit/custom metal card. Professional grading companies (PSA, BGS, CGC) only authenticate and grade officially licensed products.
Card Description
Pikachu - Basic - HP 71. Attack: Thunderbolt (60 damage) - Discard all Energy cards attached to Pikachu.
Notable Features
The card features an unusual silver metal-like texture across the surface. It uses the artwork from the HGSS Unleashed set (based on the set number and art) but applies it to a silver foil material that did not exist for this release.
Authentication Notes
Identified as a counterfeit/proxy card. Indicators: 1) The '71 HP' (instead of 60 or 70) is incorrect for this era. 2) The silver textured 'metal' card stock is a common characteristic of counterfeit AliExpress/Amazon wholesale batches. 3) The fonts and font sizing, specifically on the HP and attack text, are incorrect.
Scanned: 2026-03-06T21:28:21.558863