1998 Pokemon Test Print Gold Border Mtg Back Blastoise #9

Name: 1998 Pokemon Test Print Gold Border Mtg Back Blastoise #9
Brand: Pokemon
SKU: 6698da19-2d7e-41f8-a44b-1752b30a5f5c
Price: 14533.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Pokemon Cards

CGC6.5

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Produced in 1998 by Wizards of the Coast, this Pokémon Test Print Blastoise (#009/165R) features a gold foil border and a Magic: The Gathering card back. Graded CGC 6.5 Excellent/Near Mint+ with subgrades of 9.5 Centering, 7.5 Surface, 6.5 Corners, and 6.5 Edges, this piece represents an investment-grade TCG asset. With a CGC population of only 3 copies, very few collectors will ever have the opportunity to acquire an example of this historical issue. This card originates from the pre-production testing phase prior to the 1999 North American English release of the Pokémon Base Set. Wizards of the Coast utilized spare Magic: The Gathering card stock to test printing machinery, foil application, and text layout formatting. Featuring Ken Sugimori's original Blastoise artwork framed within a prototype set structure, this crossover item captures a foundational moment in the production history of both major trading card franchises.Show more

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