Title: Beckett Assigns Mint 9 Grade to 1998 Iconic Illustrator Pikachu Pokémon Card
Subtitle: A Renowned Trading Card Achieves High Grading from Beckett Collectibles
Meta Description: Discover the latest grading achievement of the Illustrator Pikachu card by Beckett Collectibles, highlighting its historical significance and rarity in the Pokémon community.
Content:
What’s New
Beckett Collectibles has once again authenticated and graded a copy of the Illustrator Pikachu, a card of immense historical value within the Pokémon trading card scene. Graded by Beckett Grading Services (BGS), the card received a Mint 9, underscoring its excellent preservation. This grading continues Beckett's legacy in certifying significant collectibles, including previous instances of the Illustrator Pikachu.
Originally awarded to the victors of the 1998 Pokémon (CoroCoro Comic) Illustration Contests, the Illustrator Pikachu is unique compared to standard Pokémon TCG issues. The card features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist responsible for Pikachu's design.
Configuration at a Glance
- Card: Pokémon Illustrator Pikachu
- Distribution: Given to winners of the 1998 Pokémon Illustration Contest, not available in packs or retail
- Grading: Beckett Grading Services (BGS) Mint 9
- Population: Estimated at 101 copies, with 41 publicly documented or graded
- Special Features: Verified provenance, original artwork by Atsuko Nishida
Key Inserts & Parallels
- No traditional inserts or parallels; issued as a standalone promotional card
- Unique due to its exclusive contest distribution and non-standard release
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia associated with the Illustrator Pikachu
- The card's importance is linked to its origins, artwork, and contest history
Collector Notes
- While not the rarest by quantity, the Illustrator Pikachu is highly esteemed for its cultural and historical significance.
- Approximately 101 copies are thought to exist, with 41 verified through grading or public transactions.
- Its value and prestige are bolstered by its creator, contest origins, and its status as a high-end Pokémon collecting milestone.
- The latest BGS Mint 9 example boasts superior subgrades compared to a previously graded Beckett copy, including aspects like centering, corners, edges, and surface.
- Each verified and graded card aids in understanding the card's survival and condition standards in the collecting community.
- Beckett's certification offers reliable authentication and documentation for this legendary card.
- No design variations, serial numbers, or parallels are linked to this card.
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