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2000 Pokemon Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo Lugia #9
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The 2000 Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo Lugia #9 is one of the most significant chase cards in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This example is graded Near Mint-Mint+ 8.5 by Beckett Grading Services, supported by subgrades of 9 for Corners, 9 for Edges, 8.5 for Centering, and 8 for Surface. Illustrated by Hironobu Yoshida, this card features the debut of the legendary Johto mascot in its original, first-print layout. In the Beckett grading population, 564 copies of this card have achieved an 8.5 grade, making it a highly selective addition for collectors focusing on early-era holographic cards.
As the anchor release of the Neo Genesis expansion, this card marked the official introduction of Generation II Pokémon to the TCG. The Lugia holo is notoriously condition-sensitive due to a high susceptibility to print lines and silvering on the borders, which makes well-preserved examples from this era increasingly difficult to find. Featuring the iconic "Elemental Blast" attack requiring Fire, Water, and Lightning energy, this card remains a historical cornerstone of the Wizards of the Coast era.Show more
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