2008 Pikachu (ピカチュウ) Holo TAG Grade: MINT / TAG Score: 931/1000 Pikachu (ピカチュウ) from the 2008 POKÉMON MOVIE PROMOS Japanese set (#003/009 – 11th Movie Commemoration Set), a limited holographic promo tied to the 11th Pokémon movie release. This exclusive Japanese card features vibrant, movie-themed Pikachu artwork with classic holo foil effects unique to this promo — no direct English equivalent exists. It appeals to serious collectors for its connection to Pokémon movie history, Pikachu's enduring popularity, and the scarcity of mid-2000s Japanese movie promos.
Grading Details
TAG Grade: MINT (pristine example with minimal defects)
TAG Score: 931/1000 — precise TAG evaluation
Protective TAG Sleeve: Included and applied to the slab
Full Transparency: QR code available on the slab for the complete Digital Imaging & Grading (DIG) Report, including:
DINGS breakdown
High-res downloadable images
Leaderboard rank and population status
Notable Defects (Verified from DIG Report)
2 DINGS reported: 1 Corner Wear (Top Right), 1 Surface / Scratch(es) (Back)
No DINGS on front corners, edges, or surface (0 across front); back edges clean (0 DINGS)
Near-perfect centering: Front 53L/47R 48T/52B, Back 46L/54R 51T/49B
High Fray/Fill scores (mostly 994–1000; minor dips like front right fill 994, back left fill 996) and excellent corner/edge preservation despite the two minor defects
Population & Rank (as of 2/27/2026)
POP 2 in MINT – This is a strong example in a low-pop tier (total graded: 7)
Total graded: 7 | MINT graded: 2
Highest MINT: 2nd | Highest overall: 5th | Card rank: 2nd
Graded 1/7/2026 (1st MINT graded | 6th card graded overall) A top-tier example in this ultra-low population movie promo!
Shipping & Handling
Free shipping via USPS Priority Mail with secure protection
Card ships in bubble pouch + extra padding inside a sturdy box
Handling within 2 business days, though shipped from an overseas FPO address (may add a few days). Thank you for your patience! :)
2008 Pikachu (ピカチュウ) Holo TAG Grade: MINT / TAG Score: 931/1000 Pikachu (ピカチュウ) from the 2008 POKÉMON MOVIE PROMOS Japanese set (#003/009 – 11th Movie Commemoration Set), a limited holographic promo tied to the 11th Pokémon movie release. This exclusive Japanese card features vibrant, movie-themed Pikachu artwork with classic holo foil effects unique to this promo — no direct English equivalent exists. It appeals to serious collectors for its connection to Pokémon movie history, Pikachu's enduring popularity, and the scarcity of mid-2000s Japanese movie promos.
Grading Details
TAG Grade: MINT (pristine example with minimal defects)
TAG Score: 931/1000 — precise TAG evaluation
Protective TAG Sleeve: Included and applied to the slab
Full Transparency: QR code available on the slab for the complete Digital Imaging & Grading (DIG) Report, including:
DINGS breakdown
High-res downloadable images
Leaderboard rank and population status
Notable Defects (Verified from DIG Report)
2 DINGS reported: 1 Corner Wear (Top Right), 1 Surface / Scratch(es) (Back)
No DINGS on front corners, edges, or surface (0 across front); back edges clean (0 DINGS)
Near-perfect centering: Front 53L/47R 48T/52B, Back 46L/54R 51T/49B
High Fray/Fill scores (mostly 994–1000; minor dips like front right fill 994, back left fill 996) and excellent corner/edge preservation despite the two minor defects
Population & Rank (as of 2/27/2026)
POP 2 in MINT – This is a strong example in a low-pop tier (total graded: 7)
Total graded: 7 | MINT graded: 2
Highest MINT: 2nd | Highest overall: 5th | Card rank: 2nd
Graded 1/7/2026 (1st MINT graded | 6th card graded overall) A top-tier example in this ultra-low population movie promo!
Shipping & Handling
Free shipping via USPS Priority Mail with secure protection
Card ships in bubble pouch + extra padding inside a sturdy box
Handling within 2 business days, though shipped from an overseas FPO address (may add a few days). Thank you for your patience! :)
