Pokémon TCG Persian - Base Set 2 (56/130)

This is a standard-sized collectible trading card from the Pokémon Trading Card Game, specifically featuring the character Persian from the 'Base Set 2' expansion released in 2000 by Wizards of the Coast. The card is printed on cardstock with a yellow border and features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno. The illustration depicts Persian reclining in a purple field under a pink-tinted autumn tree. Key features include the 'Base Set 2' expansion symbol (a '2' with a Poké Ball overlay) located just below the bottom right of the art box. The card is non-holographic. Notable text includes '70 HP', the attacks 'Scratch' and 'Pounce', and the flavor text at the bottom. As seen through a plastic binder sleeve, the card appears to be in decent condition with centered alignment; however, a precise assessment of surface scratches or silvering on the edges is difficult due to the glare on the protective plastic holster. The card is a reprint from the original Jungle expansion, identified by the specific set numbering 56/130 at the bottom right.

I have examined the digital representation of this 2000 Pokémon Base Set 2 Persian (56/130). This card is a non-holographic uncommon reprint of the original Jungle expansion art. Visually, the card appears authentic, displaying the correct iconography, typography, and color saturation associated with the Wizards of the Coast production era. The centering appears well-balanced. However, being housed in a reflective binder sleeve obscures my ability to detect fine surface scratches, micro-creasing, or 'silvering' of the edges. In its current visible state, the card sits in the 'Lightly Played' to 'Near Mint' range. Market demand for Base Set 2 non-holos is liquid but low in value compared to First Edition prints or holographic 'chase' cards. Current sold listings for this specific card typically fluctuate between $1 and $4 depending on the final grade. Because this is a high-volume produced card with a stable market, value growth is typically tied to bulk collection movements rather than individual rarity. To provide a definitive authentication and precise valuation, I would need to remove the card from its sleeve for a physical tactile inspection to verify cardstock thickness, light opacity, and surface texture under magnification. As with all digital appraisals, verification of the core paper layers or 'black line' ink test requires physical handling to rule out high-quality modern proxies.