Pokemon Card 14102 Appraisal

Pokemon Raichu Holographic Trading Card (14/102)

This is a vintage Pokemon trading card featuring the character Raichu, identified as card 14/102 from the original 1999 Base Set published by Wizards of the Coast. The item is a standard-sized card printed on thin cardstock with a distinctive yellow border and a central holographic 'starfoil' window depicting the character. Construction utilizes offset lithography for text and background, with a metallic foil layer integrated for the artwork. Notable features include the Stage 1 evolution status, 80 HP, and two moves: 'Agility' and 'Thunder'. The bottom copyright line displays the 1995, 96, 98 Nintendo/Creatures/GAMEFREAK and 1999 Wizards credits, with artwork by Ken Sugimori. Regarding the condition, the card shows significant signs of play and aging. There is visible whitening along the right edge and corners, surface scratches on the holographic window (particularly near the bottom of the art box), and a noticeable vertical crease or indentation running down the center-right side. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the bottom-left margin. This card represents a key piece of late-1990s pop culture and remains a highly sought-after collectible despite the moderate-to-heavy wear present on this specific specimen.