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2004 Pokemon Rocket Gang Strikes Back Japanese 1st Edition Holo Torchic #020
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The 2004 Pokémon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back 1st Edition Torchic #020 carries the Gold Star designation and is graded PSA 10 Gem Mint. According to the PSA population report, 103 copies have received this top grade. Illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda, the card depicts the alternate-colored shiny Torchic with artwork extending beyond the traditional image frame. This is an investment-grade TCG asset.
Introduced during Japan's PCG era, Gold Star cards established a distinct design convention alongside an in-game restriction printed on the face allowing only one Pokémon Star per deck. Rocket Gang Strikes Back holds a pivotal place in Pokémon TCG history as part of the initial wave of Gold Star releases in 2004. Combined with its 1st Edition Japanese origin, this card represents a key historical release from the early EX-era expansion.Show more
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