Greymon Digimon Trading Card (Series 1)

This is a standard-sized collectible trading card featuring the character Greymon from the Digimon franchise. The card design is characteristic of the late 1990s to early 2000s Bandai/Upper Deck releases. It features a vibrant orange and yellow gradient border with the 'DIGIMON' logo in the top right corner. The central artwork depicts a 'Champion' level Greymon, a dinosaur-like creature with orange skin, blue stripes, and a brown bony head with horns. The card includes the number '16' next to the name Greymon and a 'DP 420' stat value in the bottom right of the text area. In terms of condition, the card shows moderate signs of handling. There is noticeable whitening and chipping along the top edge and right-hand side, suggesting it was likely stored without a protective sleeve. The corners show slight blunting/wear. The surface appears matte with some micro-scratching visible under direct light. The card layout includes a small holographic foil square in the upper-left corner, which was a common anti-counterfeit or rarity measure for this series. This item represents a nostalgic piece of media merchandise from the height of the digital monster popularity era.

I have examined the digital representation of this Greymon (ST-16) card from the original Bandai Digimon series. Based on visual indicators, the card appears authentic to the late 1990s release, featuring the correct holographic security foil and typesetting characteristic of the period. However, the condition is a significant limiting factor. My inspection reveals noticeable edge chipping and whitening along the top and right side, alongside blunted corners and surface micro-scratching. On the PSA/BGS grading scale, this would likely fall in the 'Moderately Played' (MP) or Grade 4-5 range. Current market demand for Digimon remains strong due to vintage '90s nostalgia; however, collectors predominantly seek 'Gem Mint' specimens for high-value portfolios. Common unlimited versions of ST-16 in this condition trade frequently in the $15-$25 range. Value is adversely affected by the visible structural wear which prevents it from being a top-tier investment piece. Please note that this appraisal is based solely on images. A definitive valuation would require an in-person physical inspection to assess card stock flexibility, ink depth under magnification, and the presence of any expert-level restoration or surface alterations. Authentication via a third-party grading service (PSA/CGC) would be necessary to verify the exact sub-grade and ensure the card is not a high-quality contemporary reproduction.