Pokemon – Pikachu – 018/091 -Paldean Fates – CGC 10 – PUPAF018 Reverse Holo
Pokemon – Pikachu – 018/091 -Paldean Fates – CGC 10 – PUPAF018 Reverse Holo
Price: $20.00
Pikachu from Paldean Fates, #018/091, Reverse Holo, locked in a CGC 10. This one’s got that classic Pikachu vibe, but with a fresh twist in the artwork. The pose shows it mid-stride, ears perked up like it’s spotting a berry bush, with those rosy cheeks popping against the Paldean backdrop. Simple, but it captures the essence of everyone’s favorite electric mouse without overdoing it.
On the card text side, it’s a Basic Lightning type with 70 HP. Ability? None here—straight to the attacks. First one’s Charge, a single Lightning energy to search your deck for up to two basic Lightning energy and attach them to Pikachu. Then Pika Bolt, two Lightning for 50 damage. Nothing groundbreaking, but solid for early game setups in Lightning decks. Keeps it straightforward, like Pikachu’s always been.
Paldean Fates dropped in early 2024 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series, a special set packed with Shiny Pokémon and those high-tech holo patterns. This printing stands out because it’s from a set that blends new Paldean forms with returning favorites, and the reverse holo foil gives it that subtle shine without the full bling of the shiny variants. It’s not the rarest pull, but in a set full of chase cards, this Pikachu holds its own as a reliable common with collector appeal. Think of it as the quiet anchor in a flashy expansion.
Slab-wise, CGC 10 means perfection across the board—centering spot-on at likely 10/10, edges crisp, corners sharp as a Thunderbolt, and surface flawless. Eye appeal is strong with that reverse holo pattern catching light just right, making the artwork pop without glare issues. Pop reports are still emerging since the set’s new, but estimates put CGC 10s for this card in the low dozens, based on early submissions. Not flooded yet, which is nice for slab hunters.
I’d stash this one in a display case next to some vintage Pikachus, just to see the evolution side by side.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Pikachu
– Set: Paldean Fates
– Rarity: Reverse Holo
– Condition: CGC 10
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