I personally have only seen the English Thin print Base Pikachu twice (one is this Yellow Cheeks thin 3D stamp in the picture below), and Ive only seen three other Commons/Uncommons with this Thin print difference
Skipping the draw step is only relevant after the life loss takes its toll as it can lock you out of the game, as well as a minor tempo loss
The mana drops it back to the Honorable Mention of my second list, but don't let that cause you to sleep on its power
These cards had improved stats, allowing them to compete with the far stronger modern-day Pokmon cards
You can grow your colorless army with a Titans' Vanguard, too
These sets, while not the most popular or the most financially viable for WotC, serve an important purpose in reminding us that Magic is, ultimately, just a game