Just like its promo prize siblings, the number-one Pikachu was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita
Still, when people talk about the Base Set print runs, they are usually split up into four general groups: Shadowless 1st edition Shadowless non-1st edition (note that this is not an unlimited print run, because there was still only one print run with Shadowless cards lacking the 1st edition symbol) Shadowed unlimited edition 1999 Shadowed unlimited edition 1999-2000 Here are all four of them for the Base Pikachu, which are also covered in another article of mine: my Base Pikachu Artwork variations article
In the lead-up to a new MTG set, Wizards usually publishes a series of short stories exploring the set's lore, setting, and characters
The three damage for four mana is clearly not great
It's currently being selled by the minimum price of $ 0.13
You may search for a creature, you must reveal the card if you find one, but it will remain in the library