Pikachu V-UNION 028/028 (JP)

This is Pikachu V-UNION, card 028/028, a Japanese release from the 25th Anniversary Collection. The Triple Rare tag and the V-Union format make this one of the headline cards from that anniversary set.

V-Union is an unusual card type made up of four separate pieces that combine on the table to form one large Pokemon, in this case Pikachu spread across the four parts. Each piece is collected and played together, so the format gives you a much bigger image than a standard single card. The 25th Anniversary Collection was built to celebrate a quarter century of the franchise, and Pikachu, as the series mascot, took pride of place in the lineup.

Anniversary cards hold lasting appeal because they mark a specific milestone, and the V-Union format adds a distinctive collecting angle, so clean Japanese copies of this Pikachu are well worth tracking down.

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.