OOYAMA'S PIKACHU | 1998 POKEMON JAPANESE VENDING 25 | SERIES III | PSA GEM MT 10

PSA Graded Card - Certification #94945838 - Grade: GEM MT 10

This card features a hand-drawn, comic-style illustration of Pikachu by Atsuko Nishida, also known as Ooyama. The border is a soft orange/yellow, and the main art box depicts a whimsical Pikachu in a child-like drawing style with a speech bubble ('Pika') set in a colorful, cartoonish landscape with a mountain and sun. The background is pastel with green, brown, and blue tones. The card includes playful handwritten Japanese text and cartoonish elements, such as a self-portrait of the illustrator in the corner. The overall design is distinct compared to standard 'Pokemon TCG' cards, emphasizing a doodle-like, playful aesthetic. This card is from the third series of Japanese vending machine-exclusive cards, not distributed in English-language sets. The example shown is graded as PSA 10 GEM MT, indicating pristine condition with no visible wear, excellent corners, and bold coloring. Notably, this card is often referenced as a collectible for its humorous art and unique context within the Pokemon hobby. Identified by 'NO.025' in the lower right and the credit 'illus. OOYAMA' at the bottom left. Not playable in standard tournament rules according to the fine print.

Card Details:

Subject: OOYAMA'S PIKACHU

Sport/Game: TCG - Pokemon

Card Name: 1998 POKEMON JAPANESE VENDING

Card Number: 25

Variety: SERIES III