PSA 10 Pikachu V-UNION 4-Card Set (Japanese 25th Anniversary Collection)

Name: PSA 10 Pikachu V-UNION 4-Card Set (Japanese 25th Anniversary Collection)
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Four PSA-graded Pokémon cards showing four different parts of a Pikachu V-UNION collection, arranged in a square. - view 1

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Uncommon (5/10)

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DESCRIPTION

A complete four-card set of Pikachu V-UNION from the Japanese 25th Anniversary Collection (s8a-P). All four cards (025/028, 026/028, 027/028, 028/028) are professionally graded and encapsulated by PSA as Gem Mt 10. The cards feature a collaborative illustration by multiple artists, coming together to form a single large image of various Pikachus.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Pop CultureModern

The 'V-UNION' concept mirrors multi-part 'Gattai' (combining) mechanics found in Japanese Mecha and Super Sentai shows.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Competitive TCG play and high-end card collecting/grading.

Meaning Through Time

2020-Present

Shift from children's playthings to high-value alternative investment assets.

HISTORICAL STORY

Released in October 2021 as part of the Pokémon 25th Anniversary celebration in Japan. V-UNION was a mechanic introduced in the Sword & Shield era where four individual cards must be played together to form a single powerful Pokémon. The Japanese 25th Anniversary Collection was highly sought after ...

DID YOU KNOW?

The V-UNION mechanic requires all four cards to be in the discard pile before they can be placed onto the Bench.

This specific artwork features illustrations from numerous famous Pokémon TCG artists, representing various styles used throughout the franchise's history.

The Japanese version features a unique '25th' mirror foil pattern distinct from the English release.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

Holographic finish with the 25th Anniversary stamp. Encapsulated in clear, sonic-welded PSA poly-carbonate holders.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight cardstock within rigid plastic cases.

Condition

All cards are graded PSA 10 (Gem Mint), indicating virtually perfect centering, sharp corners, and no visible surface wear or manufacturing defects.

RARITY ANALYSIS

Uncommon70-80%

CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Typical Characteristics

Limited production
Named makers
Growing collector demand

ESTIMATED VALUE

$180 - $250

Updated: Jan 20, 2026

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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

CONTEXT ANALYSIS

How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

The item is indeed the Japanese Pikachu V-UNION set from the 25th Anniversary Collection.
The cards are professionally graded Gem Mint 10, which significantly impacts the price relative to raw (ungraded) cards.

What Conflicted

None observed; the visual evidence confirms the user's identification of the specific set and provides a corrected market-accurate price range for a sequential PSA 10 set.