Pikachu CGC 10 PRISTINE Pokémon JAPAN 2019 POKEMON Playing Cards OLD Japanese 10
Pikachu CGC 10 PRISTINE Pokémon JAPAN 2019 POKEMON Playing Cards OLD Japanese 10
Pikachu CGC 10 PRISTINE Pokémon JAPAN 2019 POKEMON Playing Cards OLD Japanese 10
Price: $716.36
Pikachu from the 2019 Pokémon Playing Cards Old Maid set, no rarity stamp but it’s a special Japanese exclusive, slabbed at CGC 10 Pristine. Yeah, this one’s a quirky piece from those themed card games they put out in Japan.
The artwork shows Pikachu in a classic shocked pose, tail up and cheeks sparking, like it’s mid-Thunderbolt. Simple line art with that yellow pop against a plain background. Keeps it clean and nostalgic.
On the card text, it’s labeled as a Lightning type with no HP listed since it’s for Old Maid gameplay, not standard TCG battles. No abilities or attacks either – just the Pokémon name and a fun illustration for matching pairs in the game. These were made for casual play, so the rules are all about avoiding the “old maid” card.
This set dropped in 2019 as part of Pokémon’s push into non-competitive card games in Japan, tying into the broader franchise merch. What stands out here is the Old Maid variant; it’s not your typical booster pack pull. They released these in limited runs for kids and collectors, blending Pokémon icons with traditional Japanese card games. Pikachu as the star makes sense – it’s the face of the series, and this printing captures that early charm without all the modern holo flair.
Slab-wise, CGC 10 Pristine means it’s flawless across the board: perfect centering, sharp corners, pristine edges, and no surface issues. Eye appeal is strong with the vibrant colors holding up, no whitening or print defects. Pop reports are tough for these niche items, but from what I’ve seen in collector circles, high-grade examples like this are scarce – maybe under a dozen in Pristine territory, based on recent checks. It’s the kind of slab that looks untouched, straight from the pack.
I’d frame this one next to some vintage Base Set stuff, just for the contrast in Pikachu evolutions over the years.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Pikachu
– Set: Pokémon JAPAN 2019 POKEMON Playing Cards OLD Japanese
– Rarity: Special/Exclusive
– Condition: CGC 10 PRISTINE
Disclosure: As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase through this link.
