Catch ’em all, yes. But paint ’em all too. The fan-favourite Pikachu Van Gogh cards are coming back to the Van Gogh Museum.
Yes, you heard that right. The Pikachu Van Gogh cards that caused a riot are returning to the Van Gogh Museum sometime in mid-February or March.
The card was initially released in September 2023 as part of a Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum collaboration for the museum’s 50th anniversary. Inspired by Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat, the release was intended to entice a younger audience to visit the museum to learn about the prolific artist. Featuring Pikachu in the artist’s signature impressionist style, it’s easy to see why the card was so popular.
The card literally caused a riot, and the Van Gogh Museum had to limit sales before canceling sales entirely at the end of September, much to the disappointment of fans. Since then, scalpers have been reselling the Pikachu Van Gogh card (officially named Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat) at outrageous prices.
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Now that the craze has died down, Pokémon and the Van Gogh Museum have decided to re-release the card as well as other merch alongside other Pokémon-themed activities to continue the collaboration. The Pikachu Van Gogh card will also be available in select local stores around the Netherlands, with each stocking around 100 copies. However, these cards can only be given to customers who’ve spent at least 30 euros (approximately HK$255) on Pokemon TCG merchandise, further limiting availability. And of course, the museum store will also have tighter security this time around.
Still, with more cards soon entering the market, the prices of the Pikachu Van Gogh card might drop even further, which is good news for anyone looking to add it to their collection.
Images: Van Gogh Museum
Johanna Muliani
Editorial Assistant, Dining and Culture
An Indonesian enamoured with the sights of Hong Kong, Jo is a curious spirit who loves telling stories with a focus on Art, People, and F&B. After work, you'll find Jo knitting, dabbling in gaming, and looking for where to eat next.
