Pikachu 58/102 (Yellow Cheeks) Shadowless Base Set
Wizards of the Coast (WotC) / Nintendo · Collectibles & Antiques > Trading Card Games > Pokémon
Era / Decade
1999 (Original US Base Set printing)
Material
Cardstock with matte finish; 1999 high-quality printing standard for TCG items.
Condition
Good to Very Good. The front centering is off-center (heavy on the left). Surface appears clean, but visible micro-scratches on edges and slightly soft corners are evident from handling. Note: Back condition is unknown but critical for grade.
Demand Level
Hot. Shadowless cards from the original base set are core blue-chip Pokémon collectibles and have liquid demand.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$15.00 - $35.00 (Raw); $100.00+ (Professional Grade PSA 8+)
Estimated Retail Value
$0.05 (Original 1999 pack price was approx. $3.29 for 11 cards)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw Shadowless Pikachu cards range from $18 to $45 depending on specific wear. PSA 9 (Mint) copies typically sell for $150-$200.
Description
Authentic 1999 Pokémon Base Set Pikachu #58/102. This is the 'Shadowless' variety, distinguished by the lack of a drop shadow on the right side of the character art frame. Features the 'Yellow Cheeks' variant and the '99' copyright date. Illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Key Features
Shadowless variant (highly collectible); includes '99' in the bottom copyright string; Iconic mascot character; Yellow Cheeks variant (Standard for shadowless but still high demand).
Authenticity Indicators
Correct font styles and spacing; '95, 96, 98, 99' copyright date present; absence of drop shadow; correct '58/102' set numbering; semi-gloss finish appearance. Confidence level: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias (off-center); minor whitening on edges; slight corner wear. These factors likely prevent a Gem Mint grade.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for reaching global collectors), TCGPlayer (best for raw card sales), or Heritage Auctions (if professionally graded high).
Selling Tips
Take high-resolution photos of the front AND back against a dark background to show edge wear. Use keywords: 'Shadowless', 'Base Set', 'Pikachu 58/102', '1999'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a bubble mailer.