Entei Reverse Holo Aquapolis 10147 Appraisal

Entei Reverse Holo - Aquapolis 10/147

This is a Pokémon trading card featuring the legendary Pokémon Entei, originating from the Aquapolis expansion set released in 2003. The card is a standard 2.5 by 3.5 inch playing card printed on cardstock with a gloss finish. It is characterized by the 'e-Reader' era design, featuring thick yellow borders with a dot-code strip on the left and bottom edges intended for use with the Nintendo Game Boy Advance e-Reader accessory. This specific specimen is a 'Reverse Holofoil' or 'Parallel Foil' version, evidenced by the holographic treatment applied to the entire text box area while the main character illustration remains non-holographic. The artwork, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, depicts Entei in a dynamic pose within a forest setting. Notable markings include the set symbol (a city skyline) in the bottom right of the art window, the rarity star, and the collection number 10/147. Visible condition issues include slight edge wear on the left border, minor surface scratches on the holographic field, and potential light corner softening. The card features the 'Pure Body' Poke-Body and the 'Burning Fang' attack. This card represents a transition period in Pokémon TCG history where Nintendo was integrating digital gameplay with physical media.