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Pikachu, Japanese holographic card [M6a 044/103]

Estimated value

$20 - $80

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

Category

Trading Cards

Era

Unknown

Artist / Creator

Shimaris Yukichi

Visual assessment

Photo analysis

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Pikachu: form and detail

Pikachu appears contentedly seated among berries on this Japanese-language Pokémon trading card. The card has 80 HP and a 100-damage attack, まんぞくスパーク. A Pikachu-head motif with red 30 markings fills the lower text area, while the bottom line reads M6a, 044/103 and 28/30. The illustration is credited to Shimaris Yukichi.

A Pikachu-head shape with red 30 markings sits behind the attack text. The motif distinguishes this design from an ordinary plain text-area layout.
A Pikachu-head shape with red 30 markings sits behind the attack text. The motif distinguishes this design from an ordinary plain text-area layout.

Attribution and evidence

The printed character name and collector markings are readable, supporting identification of the card. The expansion name, exact foil designation and release details remain unverified; the scarcity assessment is provisional.

Identifying details

  • 1The Japanese name ピカチュウ and 80 HP identify the depicted card.
  • 2The bottom markings read M6a and 044/103; the separate 28/30 mark may distinguish a special subset or variant, but its exact designation is unconfirmed.
  • 3The reflective pattern extends across the card, although the photograph alone does not establish the official name of the finish.

Open questions

  • •The expansion name and printed rarity designation are not legible or otherwise established.
  • •Foil glare and the missing reverse limit condition assessment.
Photographs that would help
  • Provide a straight-on photo of the reverse and close views of all four corners.
  • Photograph the front under angled light to assess the foil surface and edges.
  • Compare M6a 044/103 and the 28/30 marking with an official release checklist to identify the exact variant.
Terms in this record
Holographic foil
A reflective finish that changes appearance as the viewing angle or light changes.
Collector number
The printed number used to identify a card within a release or numbered group.

Edges, corners and surface

Front-only view is insufficient to assess both sides, centering and surface condition together.

The front appears generally intact, but reflections obscure fine scratches and parts of the edges. The reverse is not shown.

Materials and construction

Rainbow speckles and radial bursts cross the illustration and border. The changing reflections reveal a foil finish extending beyond the picture window.
Rainbow speckles and radial bursts cross the illustration and border. The changing reflections reveal a foil finish extending beyond the picture window.

A reflective speckled pattern covers the border, illustration and text area, with prominent radial bursts visible under the light.

Edition and availability

Uncommon · 5/10 estimated rarity

This is a qualitative collection score, not a measured survival count, market percentile or proof of authenticity.

What the photographs establish

Interpretation of the photographs and supplied context. This does not authenticate the object.

  • The reverse and edge construction are not visible.
  • The exact release and foil variant have not been independently verified; the visible printing alone cannot establish authenticity.
What photo analysis can and cannot establish

Value and its basis

$20 - $80

Estimate recorded: Nov 9, 2026

How we estimate value

Estimate context (not a documented sale): Model estimate, not verified against current market data. The free lookup requires an exact supported English raw-card printing and recent provider prices.

Collectors and interest

Collectors of Japanese Pokémon cards and Pikachu variants may be interested in the distinctive foil and numbered markings.

What supports the estimate

  • •Pikachu subject and conspicuous full-card reflective finish
  • •M6a 044/103 and 28/30 markings may identify a distinct collectible variant

What could change it

  • •The exact release and variant are not independently established.
  • •Hidden reverse wear or front surface damage could reduce value.

Comparing quality

  • •Confirmed release and variant matching the visible identifiers
  • •Clean foil, sharp corners and well-centered printing on both sides

The effect of condition

Corner and edge wear, centering on both sides, foil scratches and other surface defects would affect condition.

Market interest

UncommonModerate demandModerate liquidity
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