Pikachu 173/165

This is Pikachu, card 173/165 from the 151 set. Because the first number, 173, runs past the set total of 165, it sits beyond the main checklist as one of the Illustration Rare cards. An Illustration Rare places the Pokemon in a full scene illustration that shows it in a natural or everyday setting rather than the standard portrait layout.

The 151 set revisits the original Kanto Pokedex, pairing nostalgic subjects with modern artwork, which is a large part of why its illustration rares are so widely collected. Pikachu sits at the heart of that nostalgia as the most recognised Pokemon of all.

A Pikachu Illustration Rare from 151 is a natural fit for collectors building the set, Pikachu collectors, and anyone drawn to the Kanto themed artwork of this release.

Condition and authenticity

This card meets Monster Mart's Mint condition standard:

• Corners: No visible fraying or whitening
• Edges: Smooth and clean, no silvering
• Surface: Free of scratches, dents, creases or smudges
• Centering: Within 60/40 front limit

Every card is authenticated and thoroughly inspected by Monster Mart, and ships tracked from Brisbane in protective sleeves and rigid holders.