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1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Holo Blastoise #2
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The 1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition Holofoil Blastoise #2/102 is one of the foundational holofoils from the North American launch of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Graded BGS 7 Near Mint by Beckett Grading Services, this copy carries subgrades of 8.5 for Centering, 7 for Edges, 7 for Corners, and 6.5 for Surface. The Beckett label designates this example as the 1st Edition 'Thin Stamp' printing variant. According to the BGS population report, 25 copies share this exact grade.
Illustrated by Ken Sugimori, Blastoise anchors the debut English release alongside Charizard and Venusaur as part of the original 'Big Three' Stage 2 evolutions. Produced by Wizards of the Coast in early 1999, 1st Edition Base Set cards are distinguished by the 'Edition 1' stamp below the artwork frame and the absence of a right-side drop shadow on the picture box. Within the game's original ruleset, Blastoise #2 was a central card in early competitive play due to its 'Rain Dance' Pokémon Power, which permitted the attachment of multiple Water Energy cards in a single turn.Show more
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