Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat (Van Gogh Promo) - PSA 10

Name: Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat (Van Gogh Promo) - PSA 10
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

A PSA 10 graded Pokémon card of Pikachu wearing a grey felt hat, in the style of a Van Gogh self-portrait. - view 1

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DESCRIPTION

A promotional Pokémon trading card, "Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat," #085 from the Scarlet & Violet English promo series. The card's artwork features the character Pikachu in a style that directly mimics Vincent van Gogh's 1887 "Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat." It has been professionally graded by PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) as GEM MINT 10, the highest possible grade, and is encapsulated in a protective, tamper-evident slab.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Post-ImpressionismLate 19th Century

The card's art directly mimics the style of Vincent van Gogh, particularly his self-portraits, using visible impasto brushstrokes and an evocative color palette.

Ukiyo-e (Japan)17th-19th Century

Van Gogh was himself heavily influenced by Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, collecting them and incorporating their compositional styles into his work. This card completes the cultural circle, with a Japanese character reinterpreting a Dutch artist who was inspired by Japanese art.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Art Museum special exhibitions. The card was the central reward for an event designed to attract a new demographic to classical art.
•Promotional tie-ins. The release pattern follows the model of limited-edition 'chase' items used to drive intense engagement and create a secondary market in hobby culture.

Meaning Through Time

Late 19th Century

The original painting was a profound act of self-examination by an artist grappling with his identity and mental health, using himself as a frequent and available subject.

2023

The image is re-contextualized as a piece of desirable pop culture memorabilia, a symbol of the successful—and chaotic—intersection between high art and mass-market entertainment.

HISTORICAL STORY

Released in September 2023, this card was the centerpiece of a unique collaboration between The Pokémon Company and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, celebrating the museum's 50th anniversary. It was initially available for a limited time to visitors who completed an educational activity at the ...

DID YOU KNOW?

The background of the card emulates the heavy, expressive brushstrokes of Post-Impressionism, a style for which Vincent van Gogh is a celebrated pioneer.

Other Pokémon were also featured in Van Gogh-inspired artwork for the collaboration, including Snorlax, Eevee, and Sunflora, but only the Pikachu card was produced as a physical promo.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

Glossy, full-art textured card surface, hermetically sealed within a hard, transparent plastic case.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight and rigid, typical for a graded card slab.

Condition

The card is certified by PSA as GEM MINT 10, indicating it is a virtually perfect card with flawless centering, sharp corners, clean edges, and an original, unmarked surface.