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1996 Pokemon Bandai Carddass Vending Japanese Red Pikachu #025

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This 1996 Bandai Carddass Vending Part 1 Red version features Pikachu (#025) showcased with watercolor artwork by Ken Sugimori on the front and Game Boy stats on the reverse. Graded Mint 9 by PSA, the card is one of 168 examples at this grade tier in the PSA population registry. Released via vending machines in Japan in 1996, the Carddass set predates the launch of the Media Factory Pokémon Trading Card Game and represents one of the earliest licensed card releases for the franchise. The Red version back panel highlights the character's 25% encounter rate in both Red and Green Game Boy versions alongside its original 8-bit sprite.Show more
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