Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu ##2
Viz Comics • Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Writer
Toshihiro Ono
Interior Artist
Toshihiro Ono
Cover Artist
Toshihiro Ono
Publication Date
December 1998
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct/UPC Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu continue their journey through the Kanto region. This issue features the Clefairy and the Moon Stone storyline, involving the mysterious Moon Stone and a group of Clefairy worshipping it.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; visible blunting and small creases at the top-left and bottom-left corners; minor surface scuffing and light color-breaking horizontal crease near the bottom left.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD; Graded (9.8): $100 - $150 USD (in current condition, grading is not recommended).
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have recently sold for $5-$12 on eBay. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold between $120 and $160.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The visible spine stress and corner wear would likely result in a mid-grade (4.0-5.0), making the cost of grading higher than the market value of the slabbed book.
Notable Features
Early English-language Pokémon manga; based on the 1997 Japanese manga 'Dengeki Pikachu'. Features the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality on the cover. Inclusion of the UPC barcode indicates it is a standard retail copy.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Viz Comics production. Print quality, paper stock, and logo placement are consistent with late-90s Viz manga floppies. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.