⭐ 1999 Pichu Holo Corrected Version – Pokémon Card ★neo Expansion Pack 1
This card is Pichu, released in 1999 in the Japanese Pokémon Card ★neo Expansion Pack 1 “Gold, Silver, to a New World…”.
Illustrated by the legendary Ken Sugimori, this holographic card is one of the most famous text variations from the Japanese Old Back era.
This is the much rarer Corrected Version (“でんげき”), not the common Error Version (“電気”).
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⭐ One of the Rarest Text Variations of the Neo Era
Most Pokémon error cards become valuable because the misprinted version is scarcer.
This Pichu is one of the hobby’s most famous exceptions.
The original print run containing the “電気” text was produced in large quantities before the correction was made.
Only later print runs were updated to “でんげき”, making the corrected version dramatically more difficult to find today.
As a result, collectors and Japanese card shops consistently recognize the Corrected Version as the scarcer and more desirable variation.
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⭐ Corrected Version (This Card)
The easiest way to identify this rare version is by reading the first line of the flavor text.
Corrected Version (This Card)
小さくても、大人をビリビリさせるほどの でんげき をはなてる。
Common Error Version
小さくても、大人をビリビリさせるほどの 電気 をはなてる。
This unusual production history has made the corrected version one of the most collectible Japanese text variations from the Neo era.
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⭐ Beautiful Holo Pattern
Another highlight of this particular copy is its attractive holographic foil pattern.
It features a well-positioned Swirl Holo, a Large Orb Holo, and numerous Star Holo elements throughout the artwork, creating outstanding visual appeal when viewed under light.
Collectors often search for vintage holographic cards with desirable holo placements, making this copy especially attractive despite its overall condition.
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📦 Condition — MP
MP (Moderately played)
This condition has been evaluated according to eBay Card Condition Guidelines.
The card retains excellent color, strong holographic shine, and impressive display appeal.
Visible wear includes surface scratches, edge wear, corner wear, and heavier rubbing on portions of the reverse side. The listing also includes a “Points to Check” image highlighting areas that are difficult to see in straight-on photographs.
Even with these imperfections, this remains a highly collectible example of the rare corrected version with an outstanding holo pattern.
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