Pokémon The First Movie Animation Comics: Pikachu's Vacation ##1
Viz Comics • Pokémon The First Movie Animation Comics
Writer
Takeshi Shudo (Original Screenplay)
Interior Artist
Various (Screenshots from the Animation)
Cover Artist
Ken Sugimori (Character Designs/Art Style)
Publication Date
November 1999
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Official movie adaptation of the animated short film 'Pikachu's Vacation' which preceded 'Mewtwo Strikes Back'. It features Pikachu and his friends spending a day at a Pokémon-only theme park, where they encounter a group of rival Pokémon including Raichu, Marill, and Snubbull.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible indentation or light crease running horizontally across the center (Pikachu's face), minor spine stress marks, light blunting on the top left corner, and minor surface scuffing on the bottom edge near the UPC.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (9.8): $150 - $250
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically sell for $15-$20 on platforms like eBay. High-grade slabbed copies have seen a price increase due to Pokémon nostalgia peaks.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a sentimental piece. The visible horizontal crease/dent on the front cover significantly limits the potential grade to below the 9.0 range, making the grading fees higher than the immediate market value increase.
Notable Features
First appearances of Marill, Snubbull, and Donphan in comic form (pre-release of Pokémon Gold/Silver). Includes full-color animation screenshots rather than traditional hand-drawn comic art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Viz Comics production. Features correct logo placement, $3.95 USD price point, and standard glossy cover stock typical of 1990s Viz releases.