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1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Holo Blastoise #2
Pokemon Cards
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Few cards in the history of trading card games carry the historical weight and nostalgic gravity of the 1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition Holo Blastoise. Standing tall as one of the definitive "Big Three" powerhouses alongside Charizard and Venusaur, this iconic #2 card features Ken Sugimori's legendary artwork set against a beautiful shadowless holofoil background. Encased in a PSA Mint 9 holder, this exceptional specimen displays superb preservation, characterized by outstanding color registration, clean borders, and crisp edges, with only 718 examples achieving this highly competitive tier in the PSA population.
As the final evolution of Squirtle and the face of the historic *Pokémon Blue* Game Boy release, Blastoise occupies a legendary status in global pop culture. Vintage 1st Edition Base Set holofoil cards represent the absolute pinnacle of TCG investing, continuing to act as blue-chip anchors for premium collections. This PSA 9 Mint example offers collectors a premier opportunity to own an uncirculated piece of gaming history that continues to define the vintage Pokémon market.Show more
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