It could be a production error, a rare variant, it could be an undocumented release, I have no idea
Blue also likes artifacts
Since paper cards are very susceptible to humidity, the trick is to slide on an inner sleeve from the top and a regular sleeve from the bottom
Theres something for everyone, and youre sure to find a card you like the look of
Availability was highly inconsistent: the product page stayed live on Costco.com for long stretches without reliable in-stock drops, so many buyers ended up sourcing it elsewhere at MSRP
(Some people think its a paintbrush, but those markings on the top look like a fountain pen nib to us not to mention that theres an inkwell just underneath Pikachus little feet!) If the name Atsuko Nishida sounds familiar, its because shes been with Pokmon since the very beginning as a GAME FREAK character designer, creating some of the cutest, most beloved Pokmon of all time including all three original starters (Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle) and yes, even Pikachu itself