Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu ##3
Viz Comics • Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu Vol. 1
Writer
Toshihiro Ono
Interior Artist
Toshihiro Ono
Cover Artist
Toshihiro Ono
Publication Date
January 1999
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Ash, Misty, and Brock's adventures continue. This issue adapts scenes from the anime including Ash's encounter with the Giant Onix and Misty's training. It features Brock on an Onix and Misty on a Magikarp on the cover.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate surface wear and scratching visible in the glare; several spine stress ticks; blunting at the top and bottom corners; minor edge wear along the right side; possible light stacking curl.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00 | Graded (9.8): Highly Variable, roughly $150.00 - $250.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $10-15 USD. Higher grade copies (9.6+) can fetch $50+ while professionally slabbed 9.8 copies are the primary driver of value for this specific run.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The visible surface scratches and spine ticks likely cap the grade at a 6.0-7.0, meaning the cost of grading would exceed the final value of the book.
Notable Features
Early US Pokémon comic publication; based on the Japanese manga 'Dengeki! Pikachu'. Notable for having significant art edits from the original Japanese version to be more kid-friendly for the US market.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Viz Comics first printing. Features appropriate paper stock for 1999, correct logos including the Viz Comics 'V' and the Official Nintendo Licensed Product seal.