Squirtle Team Rocket 1st Edition Shadowless Pokemon Card

This is a collectible Pokemon trading card featuring the character Squirtle, numbered 63/82 from the Team Rocket Expansion set. The card is a 1st Edition, as indicated by the 'Edition 1' stamp on the left side, slightly below the artwork frame. It features a distinctive shadowless design, characterized by the lack of a drop shadow to the right of the central character portrait and a thinner font style typical of early print runs (circa 1999-2000). The card measures approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches and is printed on standard cardstock with a yellow border and a blue/water-themed background for the text area. The artwork, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, depicts Squirtle on a purple rock blowing bubbles. The card is currently housed in a blue protective sleeve. Observational condition assessment shows slight whitening on the bottom right corner edge and some potential light surface wear. The centering appears slightly heavy towards the bottom and left borders. There are no visible creases or heavy scratches from this angle, though the surface gloss suggests it has been handled. The set symbol (an 'R') is visible on the center-right, confirming the Team Rocket set designation.