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1999 POKEMON BASE 1ST EDITION Red Cheeks Pikachu #58
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CGC10
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This 1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition Pikachu features the highly sought-after "Red Cheeks" variant, designated as card #58/102. Graded a pristine Gem Mint 10 by CGC, this specimen represents one of the highest possible tiers of preservation for an early-era Pokémon card. The CGC census records a population of just 23 examples at this Gem Mint 10 level, meaning only a select few collectors worldwide can own this card in this exact condition. Featuring vibrant coloration and sharp borders, this card showcases the classic illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita.
As a cornerstone of the historic 1999 Base Set release, the "Red Cheeks" Pikachu holds a unique place in Pokémon TCG history. While illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita originally designed Pikachu with yellow cheeks to represent electrical sparks, Wizards of the Coast executives requested a red-cheeked variant for the initial print run, believing it made more thematic sense. This decision was quickly reversed for subsequent unlimited printings, leaving the 1st Edition Red Cheeks variant as a famous, short-printed historical anomaly from the very beginning of the English franchise.Show more
$3,720
Sold on AuctionsAug 20, 2026
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