1999 Base Set Pikachu (Red Cheeks)

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1999 Base Set Pikachu (Red Cheeks)
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Card Highlights

Release Year: 1999
Set: Base Set
Rarity: Common
Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
First Edition: No
Shadowless: Yes
Fun Fact: The Red Cheeks Pikachu is considered an error card, as later prints featured Pikachu with yellow cheeks.

How I Arrived at the Hobby Score

This card received a 90 for its overall hobby score. The 1999 Base Set Pikachu (Red Cheeks) is a fan-favorite due to its error status and its role in the early days of Pokémon collecting.

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