Pokemon 36 Appraisal

Pokémon Trading Card Game - Magmar (Fossil Set #36/62)

This is an original Pokémon trading card featuring the Fire-type Pokémon Magmar, identified as card number 36/62 from the Fossil expansion set released in 1999. The card is a Basic Pokémon with 50 HP and features the 'Fire Punch' and 'Flamethrower' attacks. The artwork is by Ken Sugimori, showcasing the character in its classic bipedal, fire-breathing form against a flame-imbued background. It is an Uncommon rarity card, signified by the diamond symbol on the bottom right. The card is printed on cardstock with a yellow border and standard blue-swirl reverse pattern. Regarding its condition, the card is currently held in a plastic binder sleeve. Close inspection shows noticeable whitening and rounding on the corners, particularly the top-left and top-right sections. There is visible edge wear along the top margin. The centering appears slightly off, with the left border being wider than the right. No major creases or surface scratches are immediately apparent through the plastic, but a definitive grade would require removal and examination under magnification. The copyright line reads '©1995, 96, 98 Nintendo, Creatures, GAMEFREAK. ©1999 Wizards.' indicating it is part of the original Wizards of the Coast production era.