Closing out our 30th Birthday celebrations in true Gotta Flip Em All style, we present a hand-drawn, graded Birthday Pikachu, listed on Pokémon Day 2026 and Pokémon’s actual birthday.
Graded during Pokémon’s birthday week, this piece carries a rare label designation. MGC generally limits sketch authentication labels to the Pokémon’s name alone, yet for this artwork they officially titled it “Birthday Pikachu.” That subtle deviation from their usual protocol elevates the slab beyond standard authentication and anchors it to a specific celebratory moment in Pokémon history.
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🎨 The Artwork
Hand drawn by Jon Lo onto a Basic Lightning Energy (Cosmos Holo) #004 from Scarlet & Violet, this piece radiates celebration energy.
• Full hand-drawn Birthday Pikachu complete with cake and gift • HD swirl on Pikachu’s ear 💫 • Executed directly onto Cosmos Holo Lightning Energy • One-of-one original artwork
The Cosmos holo backdrop gives this piece a subtle firework-like shimmer, perfectly suited to the birthday theme. The lightning base card feels symbolic, energetic, bright, and iconic, just like Pikachu himself.
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🎉 Presentation – Celebration Aesthetic
• Graded AUTHENTIC by Majesty Grading Company (MGC) • Certification #: 299975 • Population: POP 1! • Label designation: “Birthday Pikachu” • Housed in a Limited Edition PSA/MGC Perfect-Fit Confetti GradedGuard
The Confetti GradedGuard was originally released to celebrate New Year and has since sold out. It is no longer available for purchase.
And honestly, it could not be more fitting.
The celebratory confetti pattern frames the artwork like a party in motion, echoing birthday cosmos holo sparkle. It transforms the slab into a full celebration piece rather than just a graded sketch.
This is not accidental presentation. It’s curated.
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✍️ About the Artist – Jon Lo (@jonlo21)
Jon Lo continues to build serious momentum within the Pokémon custom art space. His work reflects a refined understanding of Pokémon’s visual legacy, paired with confident, detail-driven execution, resulting in artwork that feels purposeful and genuinely collectible.
Now officially recognised as a CGC Signature Series artist, Jon’s credibility within the graded custom art niche continues to strengthen.
Collectors will also have the opportunity to meet Jon at the SCD Card Show in Plymouth on 20th June 2026, where he has been invited as a featured artist with his own table.
At time of listing, Jon is appearing at Card Guys, Paignton, for their official opening day, on Pokémon Day no less. The timing could not be more aligned.
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📢 Commissions
Interested in your own custom sketch?
Jon accepts commissions directly via Instagram at @jonlo21. Slots operate on a first-come, first-served basis and regularly close due to demand.
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🏆 About MGC – AUTHENTIC
MGC slabs are PSA-sized, crystal-clear, tamper-evident, and fully verifiable via their certification database.
MGC has been awarded Grading Company of the Year at the UK & Ireland Card Awards for 2021/22 and 2023/24. Their authentication of custom artwork has become a trusted benchmark within the UK collecting community.
The “Birthday Pikachu” label designation further enhances this piece’s milestone significance.
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🔑 Collector’s Note
This artwork sits at a rare intersection:
• Created for Pokémon’s 30th Birthday celebrations • Graded during 30th birthday week • Listed on Pokémon Day 2026 • Officially labelled “Birthday Pikachu” • Finished in a now-unobtainable Confetti GradedGuard
Moments like this do not repeat.
This is not just a Pikachu sketch. It’s a timestamped celebration piece tied directly to Pokémon Day 2026.
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📦 Shipping
• Securely shipped in a small parcel with full protection and tracking • 🇬🇧 FREE 24hr Tracked Delivery within the UK • 🌍 International shipping via eBay’s Global Shipping Programme (GSP)
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🎂⚡ A true birthday-week centrepiece, authenticated, immaculately presented, and perfectly timed for Pokémon’s milestone year.
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