2017 Pokemon Center Flake Seals New Years Campaign Darumaka Pikachu CGC 10 PRIST
2017 Pokemon Center Flake Seals New Years Campaign Darumaka Pikachu CGC 10 PRIST
Price: $89.91
Pikachu from the Center Flake Seals New Year’s Campaign promo, a quirky little rarity, sitting pretty in a CGC 10 slab. This one’s got that festive vibe with Pikachu teamed up in a Darumaka-inspired setup, all sealed up for the holiday drop.
The artwork keeps it simple yet charming—Pikachu’s got this cheerful pose, mid-celebration, with those red cheeks popping against a snowy backdrop that ties into the New Year’s theme. It’s like the card’s whispering “happy holidays” without saying a word.
On the text side, it’s a Basic Lightning type with 60 HP. Ability? None here, but attacks include a quick Thunder Shock for 10 damage that might paralyze, and a stronger Slam for 20 times the number of heads on two coin flips. Straightforward stuff, nothing too flashy, but it fits the promo feel.
This printing hit in 2011 as part of Japan’s Center Flake Seals campaign, tied to a snack promotion where you’d get these cards with special seals. What stands out is the limited distribution—only available through that New Year’s tie-in, making it a snapshot of Pokémon’s wild promo history. Not your everyday set card; it’s got that exclusive edge from blending food merch with TCG, and the Darumaka nod adds a fun cultural twist for collectors who dig the obscure stuff.
Slab-wise, a CGC 10 means perfection across the board—centering likely dead-on at 10/10, edges crisp without a nick, corners sharp as a tack, and surface flawless with no print defects or whitening. Eye appeal? Solid, especially with the holo elements catching light just right, giving it that subtle shine. Pop reports are tough on these rarities, but estimates put CGC 10s in the single digits, maybe around 5 or so known, given the promo’s scarcity. You’d think more would surface, but nah, they stay hidden in collections.
I’d stash this one in a quiet corner of the display case, letting it spark those random “remember when” chats with fellow collectors.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Pikachu
– Set: Center Flake Seals New Year’s Campaign
– Rarity: Promo
– Condition: CGC 10
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