Pokemon Card Trainer Poke Ball Base Set Appraisal

Pokemon Card: Trainer - Poke Ball (Base Set)

This item is a vintage Pokemon trading card, specifically a 'Trainer' card named 'Poke Ball'. The card features a standard Pokemon card design with a yellow border, a grey inner border, and a black frame around the card name. The title 'TRAINER' is prominently displayed in a gold-colored box at the top, immediately below which is 'Poke Ball' in a darker grey banner. The central artwork depicts a classic red and white Poke Ball, seemingly in motion with white streaks trailing behind it against a dark blue, starry background. The bottom half of the card contains the game text: "Flip a coin. If heads, you may search your deck for any Basic Pokémon or Evolution card. Show that card to your opponent, then put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward." Below the text, faint copyright information and a set number (likely '64/102' for the Base Set given the design and content) are visible. The card appears to be Mylar-sleeved or encased in a protective plastic cover, which contributes to a slight glare and some minor distortions in the image, particularly over the text area. The printing quality seems consistent with early Pokemon trading card releases. Visible condition issues are minor with some scuffs or reflections on the protective sleeve, but the card itself appears to be in good, potentially Near Mint to Excellent condition with sharp corners and no obvious creases or severe edge wear, though a definitive assessment of the card's surface condition would require removal from the sleeve. The overall aesthetic points to an early era of Pokemon TCG, likely the original Base Set due to the 'Trainer' designation and card design elements. This card's design, including the distinctive font and layout, aligns with the first generation of Pokemon cards, indicating an estimated age from the late 1990s.