Unlimited Pokemon Card Appraisal

Rhydon 45/64 Jungle Set Unlimited Edition Pokemon Trading Card

This is a vintage Rhydon Pokemon trading card, part of the 1999 Jungle expansion set produced by Wizards of the Coast. The card is a Stage 1 Fighting-type creature with 100 HP, numbered 45/64 in the set hierarchy. It features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, illustrating Rhydon in a dynamic, grounded pose. The card exhibits the standard yellow border and blue back typical of English-market cards of this era. Construction consists of high-quality lithographed cardstock with a matte finish on the artwork. Notably, this is an 'Unlimited' print as evidenced by the presence of the circular Jungle set expansion symbol (a flower silhouette) but the absence of a '1st Edition' stamp. Regarding condition, the card shows significant signs of play and aging. Visible wear includes heavy whitening and chipping along the top and right edges, as well as a noticeable crease or bend running vertically through the top margin above the word 'Rhydon'. The surface displays several dark specks and general grime, suggesting it has been stored without a protective sleeve for some time. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the bottom margin. Despite the wear, the text including 'Horn Attack' and 'Ram' abilities remains fully legible, along with the copyright date of 1995, 96, 98 Nintendo, Creatures, GAMEFREAK, and 1999 Wizards.