1996 Pokemon Base Set Japanese Holo Blastoise #9

Name: 1996 Pokemon Base Set Japanese Holo Blastoise #9
Brand: Pokemon Base Set Japanese
SKU: 537f9339-a20f-42cb-9a54-9caf428865a0
Price: 183.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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BGS9.5

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This 1996 Japanese Base Set Holo Blastoise #009 is graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint, boasting outstanding subgrades of 10 for Corners, 10 for Edges, 9.5 for Centering, and 9.5 for Surface. With a BGS population of only 107 at this grade, this card represents a remarkably well-preserved survivor from the very beginning of the franchise. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori, this card features the final evolution of the Water-type starter with its iconic original artwork and cosmos holographic foil. Released in October 1996, the Japanese Base Set established the global phenomenon of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This card carries the classic 'Pocket Monsters Card Game' reverse backing, unique to the early Japanese era. Blastoise stood as one of the original 'Big Three' chase holos of the set, featuring the legendary 'Rain Dance' (あまごい) Pokémon Power that dominated early competitive play. The condition-sensitive nature of early Japanese card stock makes finding copies with pristine 10-graded corners and edges an exceptional rarity for vintage TCG collectors.Show more

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