Pikachu

Pikachu

Selected Masterpiece • 87/130
Market Price $2.31
Base Set 2 Base 2000
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Pikachu, a small, yellow Pokémon with large ears and round eyes, standing in a lush, green environment. Behind Pikachu, there are blurred trees and foliage, suggesting a forest setting. Pikachu appears to be in a playful or alert stance, with a slight smile.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 18, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Lightning
Era
Base
Release
24/02/2000

Gnaw

10

Thunder Jolt

30

Flip a coin. If tails, Pikachu does 10 damage to itself.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost