**Surfing Pikachu No.025 CoroCoro Comics Promo 1997 Japanese Pokemon Card**
This iconic promotional card was originally released as a bonus insert in the September 1997 issue of CoroCoro Comic magazine in Japan.
Featuring Pikachu happily surfing on a pink surfboard, this artwork by Toshinao Aoki has become one of the most beloved illustrations from the early era of Pokémon cards.
Unlike standard releases, this vintage promo card was distributed exclusively through CoroCoro Comic and is recognized as one of the classic Japanese promotional cards from the original Pokémon Card Game era.
**Card Details**
• Card Name: Surfing Pikachu (なみのりピカチュウ)
• Card Number: No.025
• Release Year: 1997
• Distribution: CoroCoro Comic September 1997 Bonus Promo
• Language: Japanese
• Era: Vintage Japanese Pokémon Card (Old Back)
• Illustrator: Toshinao Aoki
**Condition**
MP+ (Moderately Played+)
This card is in MP+ (Moderately Played+) condition according to eBay’s card condition guidelines. It shows moderate signs of handling, including light edge wear, minor corner wear, and some surface wear consistent with careful use.
The front presents very well overall with strong color and gloss. The primary imperfections are light whitening along the back edges and corners, with the most noticeable wear at the bottom-right front corner. There are no major creases, bends, or peeling visible, making this a clean display copy despite the moderate edge wear. Please review all photos carefully for the exact condition before purchasing.
**Packaging & Shipping**
✔ Protective sleeve
✔ Protective Card Holder
✔ Waterproof packaging
✔ Reinforced cardboard protection
Shipped carefully from Okinawa, Japan with Japanese attention to detail.
100% authentic Japanese Pokémon card.
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