Pokémon: Electric Pikachu Boogaloo ##3
Viz Comics • Pokémon: Electric Pikachu Boogaloo (Part 2 of The Electric Tale of Pikachu)
Writer
Toshihiro Ono
Interior Artist
Toshihiro Ono
Cover Artist
Toshihiro Ono
Publication Date
August 1999
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Ash and his friends participate in the Pokémon League. This issue specifically features Ash competing in the Orange Islands arc/adventures. It is a loose adaptation of the Pokémon anime, often noted for having slightly more mature themes than the TV show. Key characters include Ash, Brock, Misty, Squirtle, and Psyduck.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Minor corner blunting at the bottom left. Cover gloss appears intact but has slight surface wear. No major creases or tears evident from the image, but the top edge shows some minor roughness.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 9.8): $150 - $200; Graded (CGC 8.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell between $10 and $30 depending on condition. High-grade graded copies (9.8) saw a peak in 2021-2022 but have stabilized around $175.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The visible spine ticks likely cap the grade at an 8.0, and the grading fees would exceed the market value increase for this specific grade.
Notable Features
Features the Nintendo Official Licensed Product seal. Part of the second 'wave' of Viz's Pokémon manga releases which were renamed into catchy musical-themed subtitles (Boogaloo, Surf's Up, etc.). UPC barcode present in lower left.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Viz Comics logo, Nintendo seal, and barcode registration. The paper stock used by Viz in the late 90s is high-quality semi-gloss, consistent with the sheen seen in the photo.