Misty's Seaking Pokémon Trading Card (Gym Heroes Set)

This is a 1st Edition 'Misty's Seaking' Pokémon card from the Gym Heroes expansion, released in 2000 by Wizards of the Coast. The card is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP, featuring artwork by Ken Sugimori. The central illustration depicts Seaking with its distinct red, white, and black patterned body with large, flowing fins set against an aquatic background. As a character-specific card, it features Misty’s portrait in the bottom right corner of the artwork frame. The card layout includes the 'Gym Heroes' set symbol (a stadium-like icon) and the number 55/132. The card is printed on standard cardstock with a yellow border characteristic of the era. Regarding condition, the card is currently housed in a plastic binder sleeve. Some surface wear and minor edge whitening are visible on the periphery, which is common for cards of this age. There is a slight glare on the protective plastic, but the ink saturation remains vibrant. The text remains legible, detailing the attacks 'Horn Attack' and 'Mud Splash'. This piece represents the peak of the late 1990s/early 2000s Pokémon Trading Card Game craze and is highly sought after by collectors specializing in Gym Leader sets.