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1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Charmander #46
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PSA10
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This is a 1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition Charmander #46, graded Gem Mint 10 by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA). Out of all submissions to PSA, there are 979 copies certified at this top tier. Featuring the iconic artwork of Mitsuhiro Arita, this card presents the distinctive shadowless borders and the 1st Edition black stamp that denote the earliest English printing. The card is preserved with exceptional centering, sharp corners, and pristine edges, retaining the vivid red and yellow coloration of the original Base Set card stock.
As a foundational element of the inaugural 1999 Wizards of the Coast English release, the 1st Edition Base Set is the historical starting point for the global Pokémon TCG phenomenon. Unlike later Unlimited printings, the shadowless design lacks the drop shadow on the right frame of the art window, a visual signature of this limited, debut print run. Because these cards were heavily handled and played in the late 1990s, securing a shadowless 1st Edition common in a Gem Mint 10 grade remains a challenging and significant acquisition for collectors of vintage Pokémon history.Show more
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