1999 Koga's Ditto (キョウのメタモン) Holo TAG Grade: 7 NEAR MINT / TAG Score: 731/1000 Koga's Ditto (キョウのメタモン) from the 1999 P.M. Pokémon Japanese set (#132 – Challenge from the Darkness "Gym Challenge"), a classic holographic card featuring Gym Leader Koga and his Ditto. This exclusive Japanese Gym Challenge holo captures the early Team Rocket and Gym Leader era with striking artwork and premium foil effects unique to this release.. It appeals to serious vintage collectors for its connection to the iconic Fuchsia City Gym Leader Koga, who is famous for his Poison-type expertise and ninja theme, along with the fun transformation theme of Ditto.

Grading Details

• TAG Grade: 7 NEAR MINT (solid example with minimal defects)

• TAG Score: 731/1000 — precise TAG evaluation

• Protective TAG Sleeve: Included and applied to the slab

• Full Transparency: QR code available on the slab for the complete Digital Imaging & Grading (DIG) Report, including:

  • DINGS breakdown

  • High-res downloadable images

  • Leaderboard rank and population status

Notable Defects (Verified from DIG Report)

• 1 DING reported: 1 Surface / Play Wear (Back / Top Left)

• No DINGS on corners (0 front & back), edges (0 front & back), or front surface (0)

• Centering: Front 57L/43R 48T/52B, Back 41L/59R 47T/53B

• Strong Fray/Fill scores (mostly 999–1000) with minor dips on some back edges

• Surface Defect Transparency Slider: 100 (full clarity)

• Solid preservation overall for the grade

Population & Rank (as of 6/9/2026)

• POP 4 in NEAR MINT – Strong placement (total graded: 23)

• Total graded: 23 | NEAR MINT graded: 4

• Highest NEAR MINT: 1st| Highest overall: 17th | Card rank: 17th overall

• Graded 3/12/2026 (4th NEAR MINT graded | 22nd card graded overall) A solid ranked example in this vintage Japanese Gym Challenge holo population!

Shipping & Handling

• Free shipping via USPS Priority Mail with secure protection

• Card ships in bubble pouch + extra padding inside a sturdy box

• Handling within 2 business days, though shipped from an overseas FPO address (may add a few days). Thank you for your patience! :)