Psa 9 Blastoise Appraisal

1998 Japanese Pokemon CD Promo Blastoise Holo PSA 9

This is a 1998 Japanese Pokémon trading card featuring the character Blastoise, specifically released as a promotional item for the Pokémon Game Boy Best Music CD. The card is encased in a professional PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) tamper-evident sonic-sealed plastic slab. It measures approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches for the card, with the outer holder being standard slab size. The card features the 'Star' holofoil pattern distinct to Japanese promos of this era, characterized by a shimmering background behind the Ken Sugimori character art. The text is entirely in Japanese, and the bottom right corner of the card indicates its rarity and promo status. Physically, the card appears in 'Mint 9' condition according to the PSA label, signifying high grade with minimal white edging, strong centering, and a clean surface. The slab itself shows some light scuffing on the exterior plastic, common with handled cases, but the internal card remains protected. This piece is a significant artifact from the early 'Silver Era' of the Pokémon TCG, highly sought after by collectors for its iconic Sugimori artwork which differs from the standard Base Set English release.