Japanese PSA 9 1996 Basic Set Common Pikachu 25

Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita who is a prolific artist for Pokemon making contributions since its launch in Japan in 1996. He’s responsible for designing the symbols for the first six energy types, and illustrated some of the most iconic cards in all of Pokemon, including the Base Set Charizard and Pikachu.

Originally released in Japan in October, 1996. Iconic art that would be the basis for one of the largest card games ever to exist. There are so many arts that influenced future illustrators, how they approach cards, and what makes Pokemon TCG, Pokemon TCG.