Koffing 114/165 Pokémon Expedition Base Set Card

This is a Koffing trading card from the Pokémon TCG Expedition Base Set, released in 2002. It features a distinct 'e-Reader' yellow border with a Dot Code strip on the left and bottom edges, intended for use with the Game Boy Advance e-Reader accessory. The card displays a grass-type green background for the text body. The top right corner shows '50 HP' alongside the grass energy symbol. The artwork by Hajime Kusajima depicts Koffing amidst explosive gases. Below the art, it lists two moves: 'Ram' for 10 damage and 'Confusion Gas'. The card number '114/165' and the 'e' Expedition series logo are visible in the bottom left. The card appears housed in a clear plastic binder sleeve. Regarding condition, there is visible edge wear and whitening along the top yellow border, and the surface shows some glare and potential minor scratching through the sleeve, suggesting a played or 'Lightly Played' condition grade rather than Mint. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left side.

I have examined the digital representation of this 2002 Pokémon Expedition Base Set Koffing (114/165). This card is a 'Common' rarity distinguished by its 'e-Reader' Dot Code technology. Based on my visual inspection, I observe notable whitening and edge wear along the top margin and minor scuffing consistent with a 'Lightly Played' (LP) to 'Moderately Played' (MP) condition. The leftward centering shift further confirms it is a binder-quality specimen rather than a candidate for high-grade professional encapsulation. The market for non-holographic e-series commons is stable but high in supply. Recent sales for this specific card in similar condition typically fall within the $1.00 to $5.00 range. While the Expedition set is nostalgic for collectors, common cards like Koffing lack the scarcity of the Holofoil rares or the 'Reverse Holo' variants, which command significantly higher premiums. Please note that this appraisal is based on image analysis and is subject to physical verification. I cannot definitively confirm paper stock density, surface texture, or the presence of microscopic ink patterns (rosette patterns) through a photograph. To fully authenticate this item and rule out sophisticated counterfeits, an in-person examination under 30x magnification and a blacklight test to verify UV fluorescence consistency would be required. No provenance documentation was provided, so the value is based strictly on current market comparables for loose singles.